Industrial Engineering Manager

RTX (Raytheon); East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; 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

Job summary

RTX (Raytheon) in East Hartford, CT, seeks an experienced Industrial Engineer to join Pratt & Whitney’s Core IE team onsite. You will lead enterprise-wide improvement initiatives, analyze capacity, and optimize labor and capital use across manufacturing and assembly operations.

This role requires a strong background in IE/ manufacturing, data analysis, and project leadership. Candidates will work onsite at the East Hartford site with potential participation in Kaizen events and process redesigns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field required.
• Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience in Industrial/Manufacturing/Systems Engineering or Operations improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation and iteration of enterprise-wide improvement initiatives.
• Work cross-functionally to imbue IE tools and processes in manufacturing or assembly facilities.
• Study product requirements and determine capital equipment and labor staffing to meet requirements.
• Conduct machine capacity analysis and identify/manage improvement initiatives to increase efficiency (OEE).
• Conduct labor capacity analysis and identify/manage improvement initiatives to increase efficiency (OLE).
• Develop methods to increase productivity, maximize efficiency and manage human capital more effectively.
• Recommend capital investment strategy to meet product delivery and cost targets.
• Evaluate the effects of schedule and product design changes.
• Design layouts of equipment and workspace and improving process flow.
• Participate in and lead Kaizen events

Skills

Industrial Engineering

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Excel

SQL

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-09-17

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.

The Core Industrial Engineering team functions as the IE "homeroom" at Pratt & Whitney. We work to create the methods and standards for our Industrial Engineering teams to follow, as well as develop and lead initiatives across the company to improve operations, assembly, test, etc. As part of this team, you will be working across Pratt & Whitney to strengthen the Industrial Engineering discipline and deepen our use of IE and lean manufacturing methodologies.

What You Will Do:

• Lead implementation and iteration of enterprise-wide improvement initiatives
• Work cross-functionally to imbed Industrial Engineering tools and processes in manufacturing or assembly facilities
• Study product requirements and determine capital equipment and labor staffing to meet requirements
• Conduct machine capacity analysis and identify/manage improvement initiatives to increase efficiency (OEE)
• Conduct labor capacity analysis and identify/manage improvement initiatives to increase efficiency (OLE)
• Develop methods to increase productivity, maximize efficiency and manage human capital more effectively
• Recommend capital investment strategy to meet product delivery and cost targets
• Evaluate the effects of schedule and product design changes
• Design layouts of equipment and workspace and improving process flow
• Participating in and leading Kaizen events

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 10+ years of prior relevant experience in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing or Systems Engineering, or Operations improvement or Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering or Business Management and minimum 7 years' experience
• US Citizenship is required due to government contracts

Qualifications We Value:

• Ability to prioritize many details into a broad view of the total organization
• Ability to work effectively with and lead other engineers, technicians, operators, and management
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes
• Experience in various computer software and administrative abilities
• Data mining & manipulation experience with Excel, VBA, SQL, other methods
• Strong analytical, creative thinking and project management skills
• Strong time management skills, ability to multi-task and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Self-starter and able to work with minimal direction

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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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 specifi