Manufacturing Operations Manager – Military Engines (Secret Clearance)

Pratt & Whitney; 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

Pratt & Whitney, part of RTX, seeks a Manager of Manufacturing Operations onsite in East Hartford, CT. You will drive industrial rate readiness across Military Engines programs, partnering with R&D to deliver quality, cost-conscious outcomes.

The role emphasizes delivery, risk mitigation, and cross-functional collaboration with suppliers and internal teams. Travel up to 25% and eligibility for a DoD Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• University degree with 8+ years in manufacturing/ops/program management, or 5+ years with advanced degree.
• Must be a U.S. citizen eligible for security clearance (Secret).

Responsibilities

• Delivery assurance and supply chain sourcing; manage industrial plans across the value stream.
• Manage engineering changes to meet program commitments; support new product introduction.
• Coordinate program industrial plan with CIPTs, Module Centers, partners and supply chain.
• Monitor part improvements via KPIs and delivery metrics.
• Support testing operations and work with design/manufacturing engineering to mitigate risks.
• Prepare and present content for Program Industrial Reviews.
• Travel up to 25% regionally; ensure readiness for security clearance requirements.

Skills

Manufacturing operations management

Program management

Digital tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SAP/MRP

Power BI

Confluence

Jira

Cameo

Job description

Pratt & Whitney, part of RTX, seeks a Manager of Manufacturing Operations onsite in East Hartford, CT. You will drive industrial rate readiness across Military Engines programs, partnering with R&D to deliver quality, cost-conscious outcomes.

The role emphasizes delivery, risk mitigation, and cross-functional collaboration with suppliers and internal teams. Travel up to 25% and eligibility for a DoD Secret clearance are required.