Hot Section Module Center Cell Leader (2nd Shift)(Onsite)

Prattwhitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, a RTX business, is seeking a motivated cell leader to drive 2nd shift operations in the Hot Section Module Center – North. You will coach teams, manage projects, and coordinate with support groups to improve safety, quality, and cost performance.

The role emphasizes leadership, communication, and continuous improvement in a dynamic production environment. Onsite work with typical 2:30 PM - 12:00 AM schedule and training on first shift may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience with specialized knowledge of operational practices or shop environment experience, OR an Associate’s Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior relevant experience
• 2+ years of personnel management experience, particularly within a union workforce environment
• Experience using Microsoft Office, SAP, and MS Office Suite

Responsibilities

• Provide directions to skilled bargaining unit employees
• Lead employee engagement and continuous improvement efforts
• Lead sustained improvements in safety, quality, production, and cost reduction
• Perform daily supervisor responsibilities including project management, effective communication and execution with support group members
• Establish work schedules taking into account customer requirements, resource availability and other priorities
• Provide leadership and direction with an emphasis on team building through daily toolbox meetings, effective communications, and in developing an efficient team that is responsive to production requirements and changes

Skills

leadership

coaching

continuous improvement

project management

communication

team building

Education

Bachelor's Degree + 5+ years experience

Associate’s Degree + 7+ years experience

Tools

SAP

MS Office Suite

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-28 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC 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.

What You Will Do:

Hot Section Module Center - North (HSMC-N) is seeking a highly motivated cell leader who has a true desire to lead and coach in a dynamic operations environment to support our fabrication and assembly business unit. You will lead sustained improvements in safety, quality, delivery and cost reduction. In conjunction to daily supervisor responsibilities, project management, effective communication and execution with support group members is critical to the department’s success. This role reports to the Business Unit Leader and will be supporting 2nd shift operations. Typical working hours are 2:30 PM - 12:AM, Monday - Friday. Training is available and may be required on our 1st shift for up to 3 months.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide directions to skilled bargaining unit employees.
• Lead employee engagement and continuous improvement efforts.
• Lead sustained improvements in safety, quality, production, and cost reduction.
• Perform daily supervisor responsibilities including project management, effective communication and execution with support group members.
• Establish work schedules taking into account for customer requirements, resource availability and other priorities.
• Provide leadership and direction with an emphasis on team building through daily toolbox meetings, effective communications, and in developing an efficient team that is responsive to production requirements and changes.
• Demonstrate a 100% dedication to Quality, Environment Health and Safety (EHS) and continuous improvement.
• Understanding and ability to drive quality and customer satisfaction through our CORE operating system (Customer Oriented Results and Excellence).

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience with specialized knowledge of operational practices or shop environment experience, OR an Associate’s Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior relevant experience, OR in lieu of degree, a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience

Qualifications We Prefer:

• 2+ years of personnel management experience, particularly within a union workforce environment.
• Proven ability to lead mentoring, coaching, developing talent and motivate teams to achieve business goals.
• Working knowledge of shop practices, quality standards, processes and procedures.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, and continuous improvement tools (CORE/ACE/Six Sigma, QCPC and RCCA).
• Experience using Microsoft Office, SAP, and MS Office Suite.
• Ability to work and effectively communicate with all levels of management, shop personnel and customers.

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.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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
• 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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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.