Date Posted:

2026-09-23

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-NC-ASHEVILLE-330 ~ 330 Pratt Whitney Blvd ~ PRATT WHITNEY

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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.

 

The Pratt and Whitney Hot Section Module Center OpX team is seeking a highly motivated individual to investigate, analyze and implement solutions to drive process improvements, quality improvements and cost improvements using Lean/Six Sigma principles.  The candidate must demonstrate exceptional leadership, interpersonal and team skills, as well as strong communication skills and ability to multi-task and adapt to changing business requirements

 

What you will do:

• Supports the organization’s employees in variation reduction and process control proficiency by coaching, mentoring and coordinate execution of required training – Six Sigma Green Belts, and Six Sigma Black Belts.
• Work with senior management project champions to support the project pipeline process to select, prioritize and scope projects to business objectives (COPQ-SRR, Key Characteristic Milestone Certification, Manufacturing Readiness Level, PPAP, etc.), integrated with other continuous improvement activities and ACE/CORE initiatives and schedule and facilitate periodic project reviews and ensure sign off on formal gate reviews. Use scorecards and metrics to ensure progress.
• Ensure technical quality of variation reduction and process control projects. Lead significant projects critical to improve manufacturing process capability & quality performance.
• Support the development of standard work, procedures, and integrate industry-standard best practices.
• Support the development of training material and course instruction for Six Sigma process control.
• Collaborate with Six Sigma leads at other HSMC sites for discipline standardization and sharing of best practices.
• Coordinate development and publishing of Success Stories.

 

Qualifications You Must Have:

• A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
• A recognized Six Sigma Black Belt certification is preferred
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

 

Qualifications We Value:

• Demonstrated ProCert/Six Sigma project leadership/management/coaching experience.
• Experience of 7+ years in manufacturing environment.
• Excellent knowledge of MS office computer software including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.  Able to use Minitab and other statistical software.
• Proficiency in statistics, and data analytics.
• ACE/CORE/ 6 Sigma Master/expert level certification.
• Familiarity and experience with AS9145 APQP.
• Strong understanding of other continuous improvement skills: DFSS, Red-X, Lean, etc.

 

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

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.

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.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.

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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