Manufacturing Supervisor - Engines Value Stream

Prattwhitney; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) with match

Job summary

RTX, Collins Aerospace operations team, is seeking a hands-on onsite leader to guide multiple cells within production, ensuring quality, scheduling, and cost efficiency. You will drive sequencing, material readiness, and logistics to meet master production schedules while promoting safety and continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes collaboration with customers, problem-solving under pressure, and leadership of cross-functional teams in a high-stakes manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 2 years prior relevant experience with specialized knowledge of technical or operational practices.
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here

Responsibilities

• Ensure all quality related items for multiple cells or a complex cell are complete and documented to meet established quality standards.
• Guide cost reduction and process improvement in multiple cells or a complex cell to ensure efficiency of operations and cost effectiveness.
• Plan and execute scheduling for multiple cells or a complex cell to meet production schedules.
• Guide the sequencing of work, such as build and delivery, for multiple cells or a complex cell to optimize productivity.
• Facilitate activities for materials and logistics problem resolution for multiple cells or a complex cell to ensure availability of materials and smooth operations.
• Guide production innovation, including additive manufacturing, for multiple cells or a complex cell to enhance production capabilities.
• Collaborate with customers to understand customer needs and issues and ensure that the customers receive satisfactory standards of service.
• Ensure all employees have a safety-first mindset and are adhering to EH&S policies.
• Execute production plan in line with the MPS (Master Production Schedule) to achieve on time delivery, hours, and efficiency commitments.
• Real time problem resolution and troubleshooting issues as they arise without the direction of management.
• Effectively manage resource requirements in line with capacity models and demand rates Pulse survey participation, listening to feedback and driving improvement actions.
• Lead and conducts meetings / reviews and prepares information to communicate the status of the programs to internal and external customers.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

LEAN certification

SAP proficiency

Collaborative leadership

Effective communication

Education

University Degree or equivalent experience

STEM degree or background

Tools

SAP

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-31 Country: United States of America Location: US-MN-BURNSVILLE-WEST ~ 14300 Judicial Rd ~ WEST BLDG

Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

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. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do:

• Ensure all quality related items for multiple cells or a complex cell are complete and documented to meet established quality standards.
• Guide cost reduction and process improvement in multiple cells or a complex cell to ensure efficiency of operations and cost effectiveness.
• Plan and execute scheduling for multiple cells or a complex cell to meet production schedules.
• Guide the sequencing of work, such as build and delivery, for multiple cells or a complex cell to optimize productivity.
• Facilitate activities for materials and logistics problem resolution for multiple cells or a complex cell to ensure availability of materials and smooth operations.
• Guide production innovation, including additive manufacturing, for multiple cells or a complex cell to enhance production capabilities.
• Collaborate with customers to understand customer needs and issues and ensure that the customers receive satisfactory standards of service.
• Ensure all employees have a safety-first mindset and are adhering to EH&S policies.
• Execute production plan in line with the MPS (Master Production Schedule) to achieve on time delivery, hours, and efficiency commitments.
• Real time problem resolution and troubleshooting issues as they arise without the direction of management.
• Effectively manage resource requirements in line with capacity models and demand rates Pulse survey participation, listening to feedback and driving improvement actions.
• Lead and conducts meetings / reviews and prepares information to communicate the status of the programs to internal and external customers.

What You Will Learn:

• Leading and motivating a team of professionals setting goals and driving achievement.
• Optimizing cell productivity, guide scheduling & sequencing of work, and foster a collaborative, achievement driven environment.
• Approaching each day with a continuous improvement mindset to identify opportunities for innovations optimizing production.
• Utilizing active listening, critical thinking, and effective problem‑solving skills to resolve complex issues while working under pressure.
• Being a culture champion for the team focused on individual development and team success.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 2 years prior relevant experience with specialized knowledge of technical or operational practices.
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here:https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Qualifications We Prefer:

• 2+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• LEAN certification.
• SAP proficiency.
• STEM degree or background.
• Collaborative leadership behaviors that emphasize high goal setting, team empowerment and providing support.
• Proven ability to facilitate difficult conversations and communicate early, and concisely with individuals at all organizational levels.
• Ability to remain focused under pressure to assess and resolve challenges.

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

Salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to 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, and 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.

Operations, Supply Chain and EH&S: The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

Role type: 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.

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.