Capital Project Manager (Onsite)

RTX•Middletown, CT

1d•$107,500 - $204,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Capital Project Manager will support the CSMC Capital Projects organization by owning the technical lifecycle of new manufacturing equipment. This role supports the selection and oversight of new equipment as well as hands‑on technical support to Manufacturing Engineers (MEs), coordinates engineered startup activities, and drives alignment across Business Units to ensure seamless machine readiness and integration into production. With technical aptitude, the Capital Project Manager will support complex equipment installations and process improvements. While responsibilities span multiple initiatives, the Capital Project Manager will primarily focus on supporting F135 manufacturing growth within an active, operating module center.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Project Management, or a related field and minimum of 8 years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations, production, project management, quality or related environment OR a Master's degree and 5 or more years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations, production, project management, quality or related environment
Experience reading and interpreting equipment drawings, part prints, and facility layouts
Experience supporting machine installations, equipment startup, or manufacturing engineering processes
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, and Project
Demonstrated experience managing multiple technical priorities in a fast‑paced, production‑oriented environment
Demonstrated communication skills and technical problem‑solving skills with the ability to work across engineering, operations, and supplier teams
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Engineering degree (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Aerospace, or related technical field)
Experience with CEPO, IR, spec development, or machine build technical reviews
Experience leading or supporting SAT/FAT activities
Familiarity with SAP, Solumina, or other MES/procurement systems
Experience with programming, tooling, or fixtures for advanced machine tools
Knowledge of structural requirements (foundation drawings, utilities, etc.)
Understanding of CORE, Lean, or Six Sigma
Experience coordinating vendor engineering resources

Responsibilities

Own CEPO engineering activities including IR inputs, specification creation, requirements documentation, and technical coordination
Lead machine drawing review (2D/3D), ensuring design compliance, manufacturability, and adherence to interface requirements
Ensure EHS compliance throughout engineering phases of machine build and installation
Own all pre‑installation engineering requirements including: Foundation drawings, Utility requirements and interface specifications, Supplier technical contacts and coordination
Lead/participate in machine SAT/FAT activities and own closure of all punch‑list actions
Collaborate with suppliers, PMs, and Facilities on technical machine build reviews, acceptance criteria, and installation sequencing
Provide engineering oversight and troubleshooting during installation, prove‑out, and startup
Provide hands‑on technical support to MEs during equipment readiness, prove‑out, and transformation activities
Lead programming‑related engineering support (as applicable)
Coordinate fixtures, tooling, and equipment interface requirements for new machinery
Serve as the primary engineering contact for vendor technical support during build and startup
Support Transformation Offload by ensuring technical process alignment between Business Units
Track process improvements and assess their impact on production plans and technical readiness
Implement CORE standards and lead engineering contributions to continuous improvement
Partner closely with Operations, Facilities, EHS, Digital, Quality, and Project Managers to ensure equipment readiness
Participate in risk identification and mitigation planning across technical and operational stakeholders
Communicate engineering status, issues, and progress to leadership