Cell Leader - 3rd Shift/Overnight (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; North Berwick (ME); On-site; USD 68,900 - 131,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) matching

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Job summary

Prattwhitney in North Berwick, Maine, seeks a leader for its team in manufacturing jet engine components. This role requires applying continuous improvement techniques while overseeing operations across shifts. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience. The position offers a competitive salary range of $68,900 to $131,100, and benefits include health insurance and a 401(k) match.

Applicants need strong leadership and analytical skills, along with the ability to work in high-stress environments. This is an onsite position located at 113 Wells St, Wells, ME.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in engineering, manufacturing operations, quality or related environment.
• Working knowledge of shop practices, processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to Business Unit Cells.
• Apply continuous improvement techniques to enhance quality and throughput.
• Train employees and ensure safety compliance.
• Set operational objectives and manage work scheduling.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Flexibility/adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree with relevant experience

6+ years of experience in relevant fields if no degree

Tools

MS Office (PowerPoint and Excel)

Job description

Overview

Job posted on 2026-06-11 in WELLS, ME. Onsite role. 3rd Shift / Overnight Schedule (5x8).

What You Will Do

• Provide leadership to one or more Business Unit Cells.
• Apply 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 a 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.
• Bridge business objectives across three operating shifts and have availability across all shifts.
• Support all legal obligations such as U.S. Government contracting and Administration of FAA policies and procedures.
• Make minor changes in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of the work area.
• Set day‑to‑day operational objectives for the team.
• Execute basic management approaches such as work scheduling, prioritizing, coaching and process execution.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum 2 years experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations, quality or related environment OR
• Associate’s degree and minimum 4 years experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations, quality or related environment.
• In lieu of a degree, 6 or more years’ experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations, quality or related environment.
• Experience in MS Office applications, specifically MS PowerPoint and Excel.
• Working knowledge of shop practices, processes and procedures.

Additional Qualifications We Prefer

• Demonstrated skill and success in team leadership, facilitation & coaching skills.
• Analytical, problem solving & mathematic skills.
• Proven flexibility/adaptability in high stress, ambiguous environments.
• Proven ability to plan and prioritize.
• Working knowledge of new product / process technologies.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: 68,900 USD – 131,100 USD. Benefits include 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, holidays and other benefits dependent on the business unit and collective‑bargaining agreement.

Location & Role Type

Location: 113 Wells St, WELLS, ME (US-ME-NORTH). This is an Onsite role; commuting is the employee’s personal responsibility. The position is classified as Onsite.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.