Integrated Product Team Lead - 30K Mechanical Systems (Onsite)

RTX; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligible

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Job summary

RTX invites qualified engineers to join Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford, CT, onsite. The role focuses on leading CIPT execution for bearing components, setting priorities, and driving program objectives through cross-functional teams and suppliers.

You will manage risks, budgets, schedules, and performance metrics while collaborating with customers and internal stakeholders to deliver on commitments. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, with 8+ years experience or Advanced degree with 5+ years experience.
• Experience in Manufacturing, Military, Logistics, Aerospace, or Aviation engineering/program execution and cross-functional leadership.
• Proven ability to manage technical requirements, risks, schedules, budgets, and deliverables; communicate with leadership, customers, and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Own part-level CIPT execution for bearing components; set task requirements, priorities and execution plans.
• Lead technical risk/issue management; coordinate cross-functional and supplier actions to closure.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Program execution

Supplier communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Advanced degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Solumina

SAP

Teamcenter

Job description

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.

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.

Position

Role Type: Onsite

Eligibility: 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.

Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD

Travel Requirement: Travel up to 10% domestic and international travel.

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.

What You Will Do

Own part-level CIPT execution for bearing compartment components, including bearings, seals, housings, and related hardware; establish and communicate task requirements, priorities, deliverables, and execution plans to ensure component objectives are achieved.

Lead technical risk and issue management by identifying, assessing, and mitigating key risks; coordinate cross-functional and supplier actions and drive issues to timely closure in accordance with program requirements.

Lead IPT technical and program reviews and represent the IPT in Customer, SIPT, IPMT, and Senior Management interactions and presentations, clearly communicating technical status, risks, performance, and recovery actions.

Manage IPT budgets, schedules, and technical/business metrics against program requirements; monitor performance, identify variances, and implement timely corrective actions to maintain commitments for cost, schedule, quality, and technical performance.

Support product validation and engine activities by providing technical leadership during validation engine builds, engine testing, development, entry into service, and resolution of field service issues; collaborate with engineering, program management, suppliers, and customers throughout the product lifecycle.

What You Will Learn

Gain end-to-end product lifecycle experience spanning design, manufacturing, development, validation, engine build and test, entry into service, and field service support.

Develop advanced IPT/CIPT leadership and program execution skills, including ownership of technical requirements, risk management, budgets, schedules, and performance metrics.

Gain experience working directly with customers, suppliers, engineering leadership, program management, SIPTs, IPMTs, and senior management in a complex aerospace environment.

Expand technical knowledge of bearing compartment mechanical systems, including bearings, seals, housings, and related turbofan engine hardware.

Develop leadership, communication, problem-solving, and continuous-improvement capabilities while influencing cross-functional teams to deliver strategic program objectives.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 8 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced degree with 5 years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience in the Manufacturing, Military, Logistics, Aerospace, or Aviation industry with demonstrated experience in engineering/program execution, managing technical requirements, risks, schedules, budgets, and deliverables; leading cross-functional teams; communicating with leadership, customers, and suppliers; or delivering results in a customer-focused, collaborative environment.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and experience in the aerospace or turbofan engine industry, with exposure to mechanical systems and/or bearing compartments.
• Working knowledge of Pratt & Whitney’s Leadership Operating Model (LOM) or a similar operating framework, with demonstrated organizational and project management skills; PMP certification preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence teams in strategic projects and initiatives, including strong organizational, communication, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Resourceful problem solver with experience addressing complex technical and business challenges, including vendor- and customer-facing issues; experience with Continuous Improvement, LEAN, CORE, ACE, and/or Six Sigma is preferred.
• Experience mentoring and providing technical guidance to junior engineers, along with proficiency using Microsoft Office, Solumina, SAP, Teamcenter, and/or similar engineering and business systems.

What We Offer

• Eligible for Relocation.
• 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.

Salary

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.

Disclaimer & Company Overview

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.