Manager, Manufacturing Operations (Onsite)

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

RTX's Pratt & Whitney unit in East Hartford is seeking a Manager, Manufacturing Operations to drive industrial readiness for Military Engines development programs and collaborate with R&D teams.

The role delivers on delivery, quality, and cost goals while mitigating risk across the program industrial plan, CIPTs, and global supply chain, with up to 25% travel and the ability to obtain a secret clearance.

Qualifications

• A University degree and minimum 8 years' experience in manufacturing, operations management, program/project management or similar industrial environment.
• U.S. Citizen - The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Delivery assurance, supply chain sourcing and mitigation, operations assessments, ensuring timely transitions execution, with creation and completion of industrial plans
• Manage critical engineering changes to keep program commitment dates; development also encompasses new product introduction
• Support all program activities with the coordination and maintenance of the program industrial plan along with CIPTs, Module Centers, Partner Companies and Global Supply Chain
• Monitored part improvements through a series of Key Process Indicators and standard delivery metrics
• Support testing operations and work closely in vendor/partner relationships. Work closely with subject matter design and manufacturing engineering to help solve problems and mitigate risks
• Prepare/present content for Program Industrial Reviews
• Up to 25% regional, domestic travel
• Must be able to obtain a secret security clearance, as Military Engines development programs are classified in nature

Skills

Manufacturing operations

Program/project management

Industrial environment experience

Education

University degree

Master's degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing/Aerospace

Tools

SAP/MRP

Power BI

Confluence

Jira

Cameo

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-14

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: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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

In this highly visible role, the Manager, Manufacturing Operations, will drive industrial rate readiness throughout the Value Stream for the Military Engines development programs. This person will also have the unique opportunity to partner with the research and development team.

The Manager, Manufacturing Operations, is responsible for working with the program to drive the delivery, quality, and cost goals, while also focusing on identifying and mitigating risk in the short to long term.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Delivery assurance, supply chain sourcing and mitigation, operations assessments, ensuring timely transitions execution, with creation and completion of industrial plans
• Manage critical engineering changes to keep program commitment dates; development also encompasses new product introduction
• Support all program activities with the coordination and maintenance of the program industrial plan along with CIPTs, Module Centers, Partner Companies and Global Supply Chain
• Monitored part improvements through a series of Key Process Indicators and standard delivery metrics
• Support testing operations and work closely in vendor/partner relationships. Work closely with subject matter design and manufacturing engineering to help solve problems and mitigate risks
• Prepare/present content for Program Industrial Reviews
• Up to 25% regional, domestic travel
• Must be able to obtain a secret security clearance, as Military Engines development programs are classified in nature

Qualifications You Must Have:

• A University degree and minimum 8 years' experience in manufacturing, operations management, program/project management or similar industrial environment or an advanced degree with 5 years' related experience
• U.S. Citizen - The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Possession of a current DOD Secret clearance
• Experience balancing and resolving conflicting priorities in a fluctuating environment
• SAP/MRP experience
• Experience using digital collaborative tools (i.e. Power BI, Confluence, Jira, Cameo)
• Master's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Aerospace Engineering

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.

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 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.

• 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.