Production Control Specialist

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 68,900 - 131,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Planning Production Control Specialist to manage procurement deliveries and forecast material needs for engineering hardware builds. The PCS coordinates with IPTL, REA, and manufacturing facilities to plan and expedite hardware procurement to meet project schedules.

Applicants typically hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent with up to 2 years of related experience; U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience and less than 2 years prior relevant experience.
• Experience with material planning, scheduling or forecasting.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance prior to the start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Preferred familiarity with MRPs, CAM policies, FAR requirements, and MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Resolve procurement issues.
• Maintain contact with the supply base, ensuring quality, cost, and schedule requirements are met.
• Participate in procurement, management, and disposition of material for engineering development.
• Organize, prioritize and schedule hardware procurement tasks with IPTL, REAs, and manufacturing facilities.
• Inform Engineering, Supply Chain, Property and Program Management of progress.

Skills

Material planning

Scheduling

Forecasting

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

MRP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-07-30 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-9020 ~ 9020 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9020 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. 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: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

The Engineering Rapid Build Services department is seeking a Planning Production Control Specialist (PCS) who will work with multiple organizations and roles to manage and forecast the procurement deliveries, hurdles, and material receipt for engineering electrical and mechanical hardware builds and capital purchases. The PCS will monitor and expedite Supply Chain activities associated with the fabrication of prototype assemblies. This position includes generating and monitoring the progression of multiple requisitions through the procurement cycle, facilitating resolution of procurement issues, and insuring items are delivered to meet customers’ schedules. The PCS will continuously identify and implement improvement opportunities and report this information to multiple requesting organizations. This is an onsite position based in Tucson, Arizona.

What You Will Do

• Resolve procurement issues
• Maintain contact with the supply base, ensuring quality, cost, and schedule requirements are met
• Participate in the procurement, management, and disposition of material required for engineering development
• Organization, prioritization and scheduling of tasks associated with hardware procurement in conjunction with Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL), Responsible Engineering Authority (REA’s), internal or external manufacturing facilities
• Keep others within Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Property, and Program Management informed of progress

Qualifications

You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience and less than 2 years prior relevant experience
• Previous experience with material planning, scheduling or forecasting
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance prior to the start date
• U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

We Prefer

• Experience with Material Requirements Planning System (MRP)
• Familiarity with Contractor Acquired Material (CAM) policies and requirements
• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) requirements
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications

The 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.

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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.