Materials & Process Engineering Leader

RTX; Riverside (OH); On-site; USD 173,000 - 329,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vacation

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life insurance

Job summary

RTX, in collaboration with Collins Aerospace, seeks an Associate Director of Materials & Process Engineering to lead non‑metallic and composite structures engineering. You will guide strategic plans across sites and suppliers, resolve complex technical challenges, and align Materials & Process Engineering with Manufacturing, Operations, and Design teams.

The role oversees material design, test data, and supplier qualification, driving improvements in manufacturability, yield, and cost while

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience.
• Previous leadership responsibilities in materials and/or manufacturing engineering environments in aerospace or similarly regulated manufacturing industries.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical teams supporting production, operations, or design engineering.
• Previous experience solving manufacturing technical problems, leading investigations, and implementing systemic improvements.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute long-term strategic direction for the group, aligning objectives with business strategy and manufacturing needs.
• Develop and implement short- and mid-term operational plans that directly support production, new program introductions, and process optimization.
• Lead the recommendation and implementation of improved processes, policies, standards, and operating plans to optimize material performance, manufacturability, operational efficiency, and supplier capability.
• Provide strong support to Manufacturing Engineering by ensuring technical decisions enhance manufacturability, yield, cost, and robustness, while partnering with Design Engineering and Operations.
• Support and troubleshoot manufacturing process issues through deep materials and process expertise, coordinating with operations and supply chain to sustain stable production performance.
• Lead materials analysis, research, design, and development for metallic, non‑metallic, and composite systems, including their fabrication and application processes.
• Improve workflow processes or systems using knowledge of industry best practices and competitive landscape.
• Leverage manufacturing data and materials performance insights to recommend technologies, tools, and equipment that strengthen production capability.
• Manage and grow a team of engineers, including managers, by developing talent and building a high‑performing organization.
• Provide leadership that influences executive leadership and cross‑functional teams; communicate strategic topics, technical risks, and operational impacts effectively.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on materials and manufacturing strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Education

STEM degree with 12+ years

Advanced degree with 10+ years

Job description

RTX, in collaboration with Collins Aerospace, seeks an Associate Director of Materials & Process Engineering to lead non‑metallic and composite structures engineering. You will guide strategic plans across sites and suppliers, resolve complex technical challenges, and align Materials & Process Engineering with Manufacturing, Operations, and Design teams.

The role oversees material design, test data, and supplier qualification, driving improvements in manufacturability, yield, and cost while