Team Leader - 1st Shift (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off including vacation and H

401-K with company match

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney Grand Prairie is seeking a manufacturing team lead to direct cell operations, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery. You will coordinate cross‑functional workflow, manage schedules and mentor technicians in a high‑volume production environment.

The role emphasizes leadership, problem solving, and adherence to company procedures and FAA‑related requirements, with onsite work at the Grand Prairie facility.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent with at least 1 year of relevant experience.
• Experience leading manufacturing or operations staff preferred.
• FAA repair station experience is a plus; FAA certificate eligible is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead cell operations to meet safety, quality, cost and delivery targets.
• Promote continuous improvement using CORE methodologies and problem solving.
• Drive EHS compliance and ensure adherence to RTX standards.
• Coordinate workflow across machining, inspection, welding, material prep and finishing.
• Execute production schedules, manage labor, assignments and overtime.
• Monitor WIP, identify constraints, and implement corrective actions.
• Train and develop team members; perform evaluations and disciplinary actions.
• Communicate technical specs, drawings and job orders for accurate work.
• Ensure Standard Work, SOPs, and work instructions are followed.
• Collaborate with peers to align goals and resolve issues.
• Lead weekly toolbox meetings to reinforce safety and priorities.
• Maintain a clean, audit-ready work environment and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Technical documentation interpretation

Education

HS diploma

Tools

SAP

Solumina

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. 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.

Location: US-TX-GRAND PRAIRIE-1177 ~ 1177 N Great SW Pkwy ~ 1177 GREAT SW

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

What You Will Do

• Lead cell operations to deliver on safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets consistent with RTX performance commitments.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by leveraging CORE methodologies and engaging employees in problem‑solving and waste‑reduction activities.
• Serve as the cell’s primary driver of Environmental, Health & Safety compliance, ensuring adherence to RTX standards and governing regulations.
• Coordinate day‑to‑day workflow across machining, inspection, welding, material preparation, and finishing processes.
• Execute and manage production schedules; oversee labor allocation, daily assignments, and overtime planning.
• Monitor work in process, identify constraints, and implement corrective actions to maintain steady flow and on‑time delivery.
• Train and develop team members, ensuring skill readiness, cross‑training, and alignment with RTX competency expectations.
• Conduct performance evaluations and manage disciplinary actions per company policies and procedures.
• Interpret and communicate technical specifications, drawings, and job orders to ensure accurate execution of work.
• Ensure all Standard Work, Operating Procedures, and work instructions are followed consistently.
• Partner with peer supervisors and cross‑functional teams to maintain alignment, resolve issues, and support shared objectives.
• Lead weekly toolbox meetings to reinforce safety, communicate priorities, and drive operational clarity.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and audit‑ready work environment, supporting RTX’s culture of compliance and operational excellence.
• Serve as acting supervisor during the Business Unit Manager’s absence.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to solve practical problems and manage multiple operational variables.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, safety requirements, and procedural guidelines.

Qualifications You Must Have

• HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D. in the US) with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• 2 years of experience in manufacturing or operations with demonstrated leadership capability.
• Experience working within an FAA repair station environment.
• Background in leading skilled technicians in production, repair, or refurbishment operations.
• Experience using SAP and Solumina systems.
• A&P certificate or eligibility for an FAA repairman’s certificate.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, vision benefits
• Life, short‑term disability, long‑term disability benefits
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays
• 401-K with company match
• Other innovative benefits including deals and discounts

Pratt & Whitney Grand Prairie, TX is a FAA regulated facility and as such under the U.S. Departments of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with FAA Guidelines. Candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing as a pre‑employment contingency and also subject to ongoing random testing as an employee per FAA’s regulation 14 CFR part 120, as well as 49 CFR part 40.

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.

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.

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