Team Leader - 1st Shift (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision Benefits

Life and disability benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Team Leader to oversee a manufacturing cell, drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will manage daily production, develop talent, and ensure adherence to technical specifications and SOPs.

Ideal candidates have HS diploma + 1 year experience, with FAA repair certificate preferred and experience leading technicians in production or refurbishment. Strong SAP/Solumina skills and a safety-focused mindset are required.

Qualifications

• HS diploma with at least 1 year of relevant experience.
• FAA repair station experience preferred.
• Leadership experience in manufacturing/operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production within an assigned manufacturing cell.
• Lead safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Train and develop team members; cross-train and align with competencies.
• Interpret technical drawings and job orders; ensure SOPs are followed.
• Coordinate workflow across machining, inspection, welding, and finishing.
• Manage schedules, labor allocation, and overtime planning.
• Conduct performance evaluations and enforce company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Safety compliance

Planning & scheduling

Education

HS diploma (or GED)

A&P certificate or FAA repairman certificate

Tools

SAP

Solumina

Job description

What You Will Do:

As a Team Leader, you will play a critical role in supporting RTX's commitment to operational excellence, product integrity, and customer satisfaction. Your duties will be to oversee daily production within an assigned manufacturing cell, ensuring aircraft components are processed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with RTX quality and regulatory standards. This position drives performance, supports continuous improvement, and develops talent in alignment with RTX values and CORE operating principles. 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

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

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

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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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.