Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations (Onsite)

RTX; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Manager, Manufacturing Operations in East Hartford, CT. This onsite leadership role drives industrial rate readiness for Military Engines programs and partners with R&D to ensure delivery, quality, and cost targets are met.

You will manage a small team, oversee industrial plans, and coordinate with global supply chains to mitigate risk. The role requires a university degree with 10+ years in manufacturing or related fields, U.S.

Qualifications

• A university degree with 10+ years in manufacturing or operations management.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.
• Experience with program or project management in industrial settings.

Responsibilities

• Drive industrial rate readiness for Military Engines programs.
• Manage delivery, quality, and cost goals.
• Lead a small team of Industrial Leads.
• Coordinate program industrial reviews.
• Travel up to 25% regionally.

Skills

Delivery

Supply chain

Risk management

Program management

Leadership

Cost management

Education

University degree + 10 years experience

Tools

SAP/MRP

Power BI

Confluence

Jira

Cameo

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-10-14

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. 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:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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.

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

In this highly visible role, the Manager, Manufacturing Operations, will drive industrial rate readiness throughout the Value Stream for the Military Engines development programs. This person will also have the unique opportunity to partner with the research and development team.

The Manager, Manufacturing Operations, is responsible for working with the program to drive the delivery, quality, and cost goals, while also focusing on identifying and mitigating risk in the short to long term.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Delivery assurance, supply chain sourcing and mitigation, operations assessments, ensuring timely transitions execution, with creation and completion of industrial plans
• Manage critical engineering changes to keep program commitment dates; development also encompasses new product introduction
• Support all program activities with the coordination and maintenance of the program industrial plan along with CIPTs, Module Centers, Partner Companies and Global Supply Chain
• Monitored part improvements through a series of Key Process Indicators and standard delivery metrics
• Support testing operations and work closely in vendor/partner relationships. Work closely with subject matter design and manufacturing engineering to help solve problems and mitigate risks
• Collaborate with counterparts across programs to manage priories
• Manage activity for a small team of Industrial Leads
• Coordinate/prepare/present content for Program Industrial Reviews
• Up to 25% regional, domestic travel
• Must be able to obtain a secret security clearance, as Military Engines development programs are classified in nature

Qualifications You Must Have

• A University degree and minimum 10 years’ experience in manufacturing, operations management, program/project management or similar industrial environment or an advanced degree with 7 years’ related experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Possession of a DOD Secret clearance
• Experience balancing and resolving conflicting priorities in a fluctuating environment
• SAP/MRP experience
• Experience using digital collaborative tools (i.e. Power BI, Confluence, Jira, Cameo)
• Master’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Aerospace Engineering

This position is classified as

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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.

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.

• 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

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.

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