Senior Manager, Strategic Engine Overhaul Cost Reduction (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX in East Hartford, CT is hiring a Senior Manager for Strategic Engine Overhaul Cost Reduction. The role focuses on optimizing maintenance processes for GTF engine overhauls at domestic centers, driving profitable cost reductions while aligning with global benchmarks.

The position requires strong project management, data-driven decision making, and the ability to influence across functions. Occasional travel to engine centers is expected.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree and 7+ years in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, or Aerospace/Aftermarket
• PM skills and experience driving change management
• Ability to influence and deliver results in a matrixed environment

Responsibilities

• Analyze maintenance requirements and processes to identify cost-reduction opportunities
• Partner with engine centers, finance, engineering to implement savings
• Provide data-driven recommendations to leadership on cost-management strategies
• Leverage CORE continuous improvement tools to achieve savings
• Support decisions on material repair vs replacement while balancing turnaround time
• Travel quarterly to domestic engine centers to assess processes and opportunities
• Own and deliver a rolling action items list (RAIL) for cost reduction initiatives

Skills

Project management

Cost reduction

Influence & leadership

Aviation/aerospace knowledge

Data analysis

Excel

PowerPoint (PPT)

Education

Advanced degree in a related field

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

CORE CI tools

Financial analysis tools

Job description

At RTX, the world 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

As the Senior Manager accountable for Strategic Engine Overhaul Cost Reduction, you will play a key role in optimizing engine maintenance processes and driving cost-saving initiatives. Your work will contribute directly to program profitability. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, evaluate, and implement cost reduction strategies that align with organizational objectives. This role is accountable for ensuring overhauls on GTF (geared turbofan) engines at Pratt & Whitney's domestic engine centers in Columbus, GA, and West Palm Beach, FL are cost competitive relative to global network counterparts and in line with statistical expectancy based on anticipated durability and usage in the field. This role will have high visibility. The ideal candidate thrives in collaborative environments and brings an optimal combination of technical proficiency, project management skills, financial acumen, and ability to influence.

Where You Will Work From

The person in this role will be based and work from one of the following Pratt & Whitney sites: East Hartford, CT (Preferred Site) West Palm Beach, FL (Alternate Site) Columbus, GA (Alternate Site) Current Pratt & Whitney employees based at an Aftermarket Operations site can perform this job from those locations and may not be required to relocate to one of the preferred sites. Dallas, TX (internal employees only) Lansing, MI (internal employees only) North Berwick, ME (internal employees only) Springdale, AR (internal employees only)

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze technical maintenance requirements and operational processes to identify opportunities for cost reduction.
• Partner with engine center stakeholders and centralized functions, including program teams, finance, and engineering, to prioritize and implement cost‑saving initiatives.
• Provide recommendations based on data to operational leadership and executives on cost‑management strategies to influence decision‑making.
• Leverage CORE continuous improvement tools to achieve cost savings across maintenance operations.
• Support strategic decisions regarding material repair versus replacement while balancing turnaround time objectives.
• Benchmark other engine centers and analyze relevant data to identify best practices and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with finance teams to analyze cost structures, evaluate the impact of cost drivers on overall program profit and loss (P&L), and track the performance of cost reduction efforts.
• Travel quarterly to domestic engine centers to assess processes, collaborate with stakeholders, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Chair quarterly review sessions with operational leaders and VPs to assess progress and align on strategic initiatives.
• Own execution and delivery of a rolling action items list (RAIL) of initiatives to drive programmatic cost reduction.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Advanced degree and 7+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, Continuous Improvement, Program Management or general Aerospace or Aftermarket industry experience; OR Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Project management skills and experience driving change management.
• Ability to influence, drive change, and deliver results in a matrixed environment.
• Experience identifying and implementing cost reduction initiatives.
• Familiarity with aviation, aerospace, or industrial processes.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively across all levels of management and shop personnel.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience driving cost reduction or managing costs in an operational environment.
• Experience working in an aftermarket operational setting, including jet engine overhauls or parts repair.
• Familiarity with jet engine maintenance contracts and financial structures.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams to achieve project goals.
• Business acumen with an understanding of financial and operational data, including the impact of cost drivers on overall program P&L.
• Project management skills, including planning, execution, and monitoring project outcomes.
• MRO, Engine manufacturer, airline, or airframer experience.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills, with proven ability to influence and engage senior leadership.
• Proactive, independent self‑starter who takes ownership, challenges the status quo, and drives continuous improvement.
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented, able to synthesize complex data and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong problem‑solving and data‑driven decision‑making skills, with strong proficiency in PPT and Excel.
• Comfortable embracing and leveraging technology, including AI tools, to enhance productivity and create competitive advantage.
• Skilled in developing executive‑level presentations and communications

Salary & Benefits

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.

What is my Role Type?

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is: Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines. 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.

If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

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.