Industrial Engineering Manager

Prattwhitney; 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

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, a leading aerospace engine innovator, seeks a senior Industrial Engineer to drive enterprise-wide improvements across manufacturing and assembly facilities. You will study product requirements, determine staffing, and lead data-driven initiatives to boost OEE and productivity.

The role emphasizes lean methods, cross-functional leadership, and hands-on process optimization. You will design layouts, supervise Kaizen efforts, and influence capital investments while collaborating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Systems Engineering, or related field with 10+ years of experience; or Master's Degree with 7+ years of experience.
• U.S. Citizenship is required due to government contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation and iteration of enterprise-wide improvement initiatives.
• Work cross-functionally to embed 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

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Systems Engineering

Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering or Business Management

Tools

Excel

VBA

SQL

Job description

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.

Core Industrial Engineering Team

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.

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.

Benefits and Compensation

• 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.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

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.