Senior Manager, Engineering CORE

Prattwhitney; McKinney (TX); Remote; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking a highly experienced professional to lead CORE continuous improvement initiatives across Engineering functions. The role involves coordinating with executives, driving cross‑functional transformation, and delivering measurable value through targeted process improvements.

You will sponsor CORE projects, develop executive updates, and coach teams to accelerate business transformation within a remote-capable role in the U.S. market.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience interacting with senior leaders, executives, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience driving transformational change, process improvement, or cost/schedule efficiency improvements.
• Experience working with continuous improvement methods in engineering or technical environments.
• CORE Expert‑in‑Training designation or CORE Professional certification.

Responsibilities

• Support CORE deployment and continuous improvement across the function and with program and functional partners.
• Lead the Engineering Corrective Action Board (ECAB) and coordinate with engineering executives, Chief Engineers, and transformation leaders.
• Represent Engineering on cross‑functional Corrective Action Board with Quality, Legal, Operations, and Supply Chain leaders.
• Plan, lead, and execute CORE continuous improvement engagements for key Engineering processes.
• Prepare and deliver executive‑level updates and performance reporting.

Skills

Leadership experience

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Lean/CORE methods

Executive communication

Education

University Degree or equivalent

Job description

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. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Our CORE Operating System (Customer-Oriented Results and Excellence) puts customers first by aligning priorities, accelerating integration, and delivering measurable value. Using a shared language and methodology, we strengthen how we work together and empower employees to improve their work—every day.

What You Will Do

Support operating system deployment and continuous improvement activities across the function and with our program and functional partners. Serve as CORE Focal for Chief Engineering and Product Safety, aligning goals, managing improvement targets, and driving progress across key strategic engagements. Lead the Engineering Corrective Action Board (ECAB), partnering with engineering executives, Chief Engineers, and transformation leaders. Represent Engineering on the cross-functional Corrective Action Board, alongside leaders from Quality, Legal, Operations, and Supply Chain. Oversee customer and supplier failure collection, impact analysis, prioritization, engagement sponsorship, chartering, and stakeholder/budget management. Plan, lead, and execute CORE continuous improvement engagements for key Engineering processes. Prepare and deliver clear, compelling executive‑level updates and performance reporting. Sponsor, facilitate, and coach CORE projects, diagnostics, and improvement initiatives to accelerate business transformation.

What You Will Learn

Deep proficiency in advanced CORE and continuous improvement methods, including expert‑level diagnostic and transformation tools. How to convert engineering functional expertise into process‑level improvement strategies that strengthen business priorities. How to influence complex, high‑visibility, cross‑functional initiatives involving engineering executives and enterprise leaders.

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations. Experience interacting with senior leaders, executives, and cross‑functional stakeholders. Experience driving transformational change, process improvement, or cost/schedule efficiency improvements. Experience working with continuous improvement methods in engineering or technical environments. CORE Expert‑in‑Training designation or CORE Professional certification.

We Prefer

Demonstrated success leading large, complex initiatives at the urgency and pace required by the business. Experience strengthening internal customer relationships and influencing cross‑functional leaders. Experience training or coaching Lean or CORE methods. Background in cost reduction, EAC improvement, or synergy creation. CORE Expert or equivalent certification (R6s Expert, Six Sigma Black Belt).

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Role-Type Information

This position is classified as: Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility. 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.

Location

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.

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.

Benefits

• 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

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.

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.

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.