Cell Leader - 1st Shift (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; North Berwick (ME); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in North Berwick, ME is seeking a Cell Leader to drive continuous improvement in one or more business unit cells. You will apply CORE, LEAN and other methods to raise quality, throughput and delivery integrity across shifts.

Lead a multi-skilled team on jet engine components, ensure training and safety, and align goals with policy and operations. This role requires strong leadership and a hands-on approach in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years in engineering, manufacturing operations, or continuous improvement.
• Associate’s degree with 7+ years in the same environment.
• High School diploma with 9+ years in engineering/manufacturing/continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to a multi-skilled group manufacturing and repairing jet engine components.
• Ensure employees are trained and work safely.
• Conduct annual performance reviews and regular toolbox meetings.
• Bridge business objectives across three operating shifts.
• Support US government contracting and FAA policies.
• Set day-to-day goals and objectives for the team.
• Modify systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness.
• Flexibility for shift overlap and occasional off-shift work.

Skills

Team leadership

Facilitation

Coaching

MS Office

Shop floor knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High School diploma

Job description

Location

US-ME-NORTH BERWICK-113 ~ 113 Wells St ~ WELLS, Rte 9

Date Posted

2026-09-30

Country

United States of America

Position Role Type

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status

Not Required

At RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

The Cell Leader is responsible for providing leadership to one or more Business Unit Cells by applying CORE (Customer Oriented Results and Excellence), LEAN and other continuous improvement techniques to develop and implement process improvement initiatives aimed at increasing quality, throughput and delivery integrity.

• Provide leadership and guidance to multi-skilled group of team members engaged in the manufacture and repair of jet engine components.
• Ensure employees are adequately trained and work in a safe and environmentally sound manner.
• Execute business decisions fairly conduct annual performance reviews, hold regular toolbox meetings, provide two-way communications, consistent application of policy/work rules, clear, consistent communication of organizational goals and objectives.
• Able to bridge business objectives across (3) operating shifts.
• Support all legal obligations such as United States Government contracting and Administration of FAA policies and procedures.
• Sets day-to-day goals and objectives for team members.
• Responsible for making modifications in systems and processes to solve problems or improve the effectiveness of the work area.
• Have flexibility for shift overlap and occasional off shift work as needed

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelors degree and minimum 5 years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations, continuous improvement/process improvement or similar environment OR an Associate's degree and 7 or more years experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations, continuous improvement/process improvement or similar environment
• In absence of a degree, High School diploma/GED or equivalent and 9 or more years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations, continuous improvement/process improvement or similar environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Working knowledge of shop practices, processes and procedures

Qualifications We Prefer

• Demonstrated skill and success in team leadership, facilitation & coaching skills
• Working knowledge of new product/process technologies

This is a U.S.-based role. Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as: Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.