Integrated Product Team Leader (Onsite)

globalhr; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligible

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is seeking an Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leader to guide the Compression Systems Engineering team within ESTO, driving engineering execution and cross-functional collaboration on the F135 and F119 programs.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams to balance schedule, cost, quality, and customer commitments while mentoring engineers and advancing program improvements across suppliers and internal partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and 8 years of engineering experience.
• Advanced degree in related field with 5 years of relevant engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary IPT supporting F135, F119, and rotating hardware programs, delivering on schedule and within budget.
• Manage engineering execution including planning, resources, budget, risk, and milestone tracking.
• Drive hardware investigations with suppliers to identify root causes and implement improvements.
• Lead change activities and coordinate evaluations, inquiries, and dispositions to improve reliability.
• Mentor engineers and foster collaboration and proactive risk mitigation.
• Travel 10% domestically and internationally.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership skills

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Teamcenter

SAP

MS Project

Job description

A world leader in aerospace and defense engineering, Pratt & Whitney is seeking an Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leader to support the Compression Systems Engineering team within Engineering Support to Operations (ESTO). In this role, you will provide technical and program leadership supporting the F135 and F119 engine programs by driving engineering execution, product improvements, operational readiness, and cross-functional collaboration. You will lead multidisciplinary teams to resolve complex engineering challenges while ensuring cost, schedule, quality, and customer commitments are achieved.

What You Will Do

• Lead a multidisciplinary IPT supporting F135, F119, and rotating hardware programs, ensuring engineering deliverables are completed on schedule, within budget, and meet technical requirements.
• Manage engineering execution, including project planning, resource allocation, budget oversight, risk management, and milestone tracking while communicating program status to senior leadership and Military Component IPTs.
• Drive hardware investigations by partnering with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and suppliers to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and execute engineering product improvements.
• Lead Class II Engineering Change activities and coordinate engineering evaluations, supplier technical inquiries, and non-conformance dispositions to improve product reliability and manufacturing efficiency.
• Mentor engineers while fostering collaboration, continuous improvement, and proactive risk mitigation across cross-functional teams to support operational excellence.
• Travel requirement: 10% (Domestic and International).

What You Will Learn

• Develop expertise supporting world‑class military propulsion systems including the F135 and F119 engine programs.
• Gain experience leading cross‑functional engineering teams responsible for high‑visibility operational initiatives.
• Expand knowledge of engineering change management, root cause investigations, and product lifecycle management.
• Build leadership skills through executive‑level presentations and collaboration with customers, suppliers, and program leadership.
• Strengthen program management capabilities including budget planning, risk management, and engineering execution.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 8 years of engineering experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and 5 years of relevant engineering experience.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering; Master’s degree or MBA.
• Experience supporting aerospace propulsion systems or gas turbine engines.
• Experience with compressor, fan, or rotating hardware engineering.
• Experience using Teamcenter, SAP, MS Project, or similar engineering/project management tools.
• Strong communication, relationship‑building, and leadership skills with demonstrated ability to influence cross‑functional teams.

What We Offer

• Eligible for relocation.
• Competitive salary range: $107,500 – $204,500 (U.S. only).
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits vary by business unit and collective‑bargaining agreement.
• Potential eligibility for short‑term and long‑term incentive compensation programs.

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.