Cell Leader, AWW Shift (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; North Berwick (ME); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, a RTX subsidiary, seeks a Cell Leader for the AWW unit in the US. The role leads one or more cells, applying CORE/LEAN methods to improve quality, throughput, and delivery, while guiding a multi-skilled team in the manufacture and repair of jet engine components.

The position requires availability on all shifts, training, safe operation, and adherence to government contracting and FAA policies. Onsite work with potential travel within the facility is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years in engineering, manufacturing ops, business ops, quality or related field.
• Associate's degree with 4+ years in those areas.
• High School Diploma/GED with 6+ years in those areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead one or more Business Unit Cells and apply CORE and LEAN techniques to improve quality, throughput, and delivery.
• Provide leadership to multi-skilled teams in manufacture/repair of jet engine components.
• Ensure employees are trained and work safely and environmentally responsibly.
• Conduct performance reviews, communicate goals, and enforce policies consistently.
• Must be available on all shifts and support FAA policies and Government contracting requirements.
• Set day-to-day goals and modify processes to solve problems and improve effectiveness.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

Date Posted: 2026-10-20

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.

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

(3x12)

What You Will Do:

The Cell Leader, AWW is responsible for providing 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 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.
• Requires availability on all 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.
• Be flexible relative to department assignment and available for off-shift work/shift overlap

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations, business operations, quality or related field, OR an Associate's degree and a minimum of 4 years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations, business operations, quality or related field
• In absence of a degree, a High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of 6 years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations, business operations, quality or related field
• Proficiency in 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

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.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

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 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 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.

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