Director, Digital Manufacturing Solutions

Prattwhitney; McKinney (TX); Hybrid; USD 186,000 - 354,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Director of Digital Manufacturing Solutions in McKinney, TX, to define and drive the enterprise digital manufacturing strategy. The role focuses on adopting Industry 4.0, modern factory automation, and data‑driven operations to enhance safety, quality, and throughput in a hybrid work environment.

The successful candidate will lead a cross‑functional team, oversee MES/IIoT/digital twin deployments, and align initiatives with business goals across Operations, Quality, Supply Chain

Qualifications

• A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 14 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years experience
• Extensive experience in digital manufacturing, smart factory technology, automation engineering, or related fields
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills and ability to influence senior operations leaders

Responsibilities

• Define, lead and execute the enterprise digital manufacturing strategy
• Champion Industry 4.0 adoption across sites to improve safety, quality, and efficiency
• Architect and deploy MES, IIoT, analytics, robotics and automation solutions
• Lead a high‑performing team of engineers, solution architects and specialists
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering and Digital Technology

Skills

Leadership capability

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Education

University degree or equivalent

Advanced degree in related field

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-28 Country: United States of America Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WZ ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING Z BLDG Position Role Type: Hybrid U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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. Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

The Director of Digital Manufacturing Solutions is responsible for defining, leading, and executing the digital manufacturing strategy across the enterprise. This role drives adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies, modern factory automation, and data‑enabled operations to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and mission readiness. The director will lead a cross‑functional team focused on architecting and deploying scalable digital capabilities—MES, IIoT, advanced analytics, robotics, automation, connected work, and smart factory technologies to transform how our factories operate and deliver products. Develop and own the enterprise digital manufacturing strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals, operations leadership, and long‑range digital transformation roadmaps. Lead the selection, design, and implementation of Industry 4.0 platforms and technologies (MES, IIoT, digital twins, automation systems, robotics, predictive analytics, connected workforce tools). Partner with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Digital Technology to deploy integrated factory solutions that enhance throughput, reduce waste, and strengthen compliance. Build and lead a high‑performing team of digital manufacturing engineers, product owners, solution architects, and automation specialists. Drive standardization and scalability of digital manufacturing capabilities across sites to create a unified, modern, data‑driven operations ecosystem. Oversee the digital factory roadmap, maturity model, and multi‑year investment plan. Lead enterprise‑wide smart factory initiatives, ensuring measurable improvements in productivity, uptime, cycle time, and cost performance. Champion the use of data and analytics—from shopfloor sensors to enterprise systems—to generate actionable insights and accelerate decision‑making. Partner with cybersecurity to ensure secure, compliant deployment of connected manufacturing technologies. Collaborate with business units to pilot new automation and I4.0 capabilities, evaluate ROI, and scale successful solutions. Provide executive‑level communication and reporting on digital manufacturing progress, capability advancement, and operational impact. Build strong relationships with suppliers, technology partners, and integrators to ensure Raytheon benefits from leading digital manufacturing practices and innovations.

Qualifications

You Must Have Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 14 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years experience Direct experience in Manufacturing

Qualifications We Prefer Requires advanced business knowledge, general management and leadership capability to lead business or functional teams. Extensive experience in digital manufacturing, smart factory technology, automation engineering, or related fields. Deep understanding of Industry 4.0 concepts, MES platforms, IIoT systems, robotics/automation, advanced analytics, and manufacturing data flows. Proven leadership experience driving complex factory modernization or digital transformation programs across multiple sites. Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills and the ability to influence senior operations leaders. Demonstrated ability to lead a technical team in a fast‑paced, highly regulated environment. Strong strategic planning, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills. Experience in aerospace, defense, or other high‑complexity manufacturing environments preferred.

What We Offer

Our values—Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation—drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world.

This position is classified as: Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader. 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 186,200 USD - 353,800 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.

Privacy Policy and Terms

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.