Cell Leader - AWW Shift (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); New York, North Berwick (NY, ME); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Employee Scholar Program

Flexible schedules

Job summary

RTX Pratt & Whitney in Wells, Maine, seeks an engineering/manufacturing operations leader to guide a multi-skilled team that manufactures and repairs jet engine components. You will set daily goals, ensure training, safety, and policy adherence, and bridge objectives across shift operations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or equivalent in engineering or related field, with experience in manufacturing or continuous improvement; a high school diploma with extensive experience is also acceptable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in engineering/related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in engineering, manufacturing operations or continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and shop practices.
• Working knowledge of shop practices, processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-skilled team manufacturing and repairing jet engine components.
• Ensure training, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Conduct performance reviews and communicate company goals across shifts.
• Bridge business objectives across three operating shifts.
• Support FAA policies and government contracting requirements.
• 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

Skills

Team Leadership

Coaching

Microsoft Office

Shop Practices

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High School Diploma

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-29

Country: United States of America

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

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.

Shift Hours are Friday, Saturday & Sunday ~5 AM - 5:30 PM

What You Will Do :

• 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 2 years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations, continuous improvement/process improvement or similar environment OR an Associate's degree and 4 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 6 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

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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 no

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.