Date Posted:

2026-08-28

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

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.

What You Will Do:

Hot Section Module Center – North (HSMC-N) is looking for a high-energy, dynamic team leader to fulfill a Business Unit Leader (BUL) role with oversight in fabrication and assembly departments in the module center.  The BUL is responsible for driving exceptional performance in all key metrics, including but not limited to Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S), quality, delivery, cost reduction, and fostering employee engagement. You will manage and coach a group of production cell leaders who are responsible for supervising hourly employees within HSMC-N. Moreover, you will build a team that is responsive and flexible, empowering employees from supervisors to operators. To succeed in this role, you will be someone with excellent organization, prioritization, and interpersonal skills, as well as being able to thrive in a team environment with high-performance expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive world-class safety culture and respond to all EH&S requirements promptly

• Assist module center management in the development of strategic planning such as the development of forecasts, financial planning, training, and capital expenditures

• Establish production schedules taking into account customer requirements, resource availability, and other priorities.

• Work to address issues and engage the workforce in achieving business unit goals.

• Hold employees accountable while maintaining a key working relationship

• Lead EH&S, continuous process improvement opportunities, hourly staff planning, and critical resource allocation to ensure that business metrics are met

• Develop monthly delivery plans that align with customer needs and satisfy financial obligations.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 12 years of manufacturing operations experience, OR an advanced degree in a related field with a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams across multiple departments. 

Qualifications We Prefer:

• 5 years of prior leadership experience, particularly in a union shop environment is preferred

• Degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related technical field is preferred

• Working knowledge of continuous improvement principles (CORE, ACE, or similar functions)

• Understanding and ability to drive quality and customer satisfaction.

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.

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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 157,200 USD - 298,800 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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