Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Raytheon Technologies Corporation is seeking a Manager, Manufacturing Operations in East Hartford, CT. This onsite role drives industrial rate readiness for Military Engines development programs and collaborates with R&D to meet delivery, quality, and cost goals.

The position emphasizes risk mitigation, program oversight, and cross-functional coordination across CIPTs, Module Centers, and Global Supply Chain with travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 priorities
• 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

Skills

Manufacturing operations management

Program/project management

Leadership

Education

University degree

Advanced degree with 7 years’ related experience

Tools

SAP/MRP

Power BI

Confluence

Jira

Cameo

Job description

Job Posting

Date Posted: 2026-10-14

Location

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

Title

Manager, Manufacturing Operations

Role Type

Onsite

Eligibility

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

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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

• 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

Salary

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

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.