Continuous Improvement Specialist - CORE Operating System (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Florida; On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Senior Continuous Improvement Leader to drive deployment of the CORE Operating System across Melbourne Operations. You will mentor teams, lead strategic projects, and partner with manufacturing and business leaders to deliver targeted KPI improvements and on-time delivery.

This role requires a university degree with extensive experience in Lean and process improvement, willingness to travel up to 15%, and US citizenship.

Qualifications

• University degree required with extensive Lean/process improvement experience.
• 5–12+ years in improvement roles; travel up to 15% is expected.
• U.S. citizenship is required to access sensitive systems.

Responsibilities

• Implement CORE Operating System across Melbourne Operations.
• Lead strategic improvement projects and mentor teams.
• Drive cost reduction and KPI improvements in manufacturing and business processes.
• Coordinate shop-floor management and material flow initiatives.
• Act as culture champion and change agent.

Skills

Lean Practitioner

Lean Black Belt

Presentation skills

Process improvement

Cross-functional leadership

Lean manufacturing

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-11 Country: United States of America Location: US-FL-MELBOURNE-307 ~ 1100 W Hibiscus Blvd ~ BLDG 307 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 certain necessary systems. 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. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do:

• Facilitate events/activities to deliver tailored value to our customers and positively affect KPI.
• Mentor, Coach and/or Train teams to develop an understanding of and engagement with the CORE tools empowering them to become self-sufficient in deploying effective continuous improvement plans.
• Plan, lead and execute the implementation of the CORE Operating System across Melbourne Operations.
• Improve processes to enable Quality and On-time delivery to our customers and drive KPI improvement to support profit growth.
• Use tools to improve cost/spend, including productivity/efficiency in Business / Manufacturing processes.
• Define and coordinate implementation of shop floor management strategy including but not limited to Visual Management, Cell Design, Material Flow Navigate IT Systems (SharePoint, web-based content delivery, etc.).
• Lead strategic projects / events as needed including annual goal alignment / policy deployment and macro plan.
• Act as a culture champion and change agent.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a continuous improvement position.
• Ability to travel 15% of the time.
• U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems or sites.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Lean Practitioner.
• Lean blackbelt certification Effective presentation skills.
• Proven success driving tangible process improvements in both Business and Manufacturing Processes.
• Proven success leading cross-functional teams.
• Deep knowledge of Lean Manufacturing practices (TPS based), Business Process Improvement.

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Employee Scholar Program, tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy: Pet Insurance, Home and Auto, additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 5 free counseling sessions.
• Incentives for a Healthy You
• Bright Horizons, back-up child / elder care and college coach resources
• Autism Benefit Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Adoption Assistance
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.