Ceramic Matrix Composites Site Director and General Manager (Onsite)

RTX•Carlsbad, CA

8d•$186,200 - $353,800•Onsite

About The Position

Pratt and Whitney has an opening for a Director, Ceramic Matrix Composites Center of Excellence (CMC-COE). It's an exciting opportunity for a Site Director and General Manager to lead the transition of CMCs from R&D to Low Rate Initial Production. This unique role is at the center of concurrent technology development along with it's scale-up and industrialization. What You Will Do: Responsible for the Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC) value stream & delivering CMC products to internal Pratt and Whitney customers. Establishment and implementation of strategies for the industrialization of CMCs. Focus is on both short & long-term to achieve operationalizing of capabilities for the CMC enterprise. Transition of new materials and manufacturing processes, standards and operational plans to achieve strategies for the success of the CMC enterprise. This role partners with Engineering and Operations Organizations across Pratt & Whitney to delivery Ceramic Matrix Composite Hot-section components for future military and commercial platforms. Strategic Leadership – Long‑Term and Short‑Term: Develop and execute the long‑term strategy for the industrialization of CMCs. Establish the short‑term strategic priorities required to accelerate transitions from R&D to Low-Rate production at the Carlsbad Center of Excellence (CoE). Identify emerging trends, operational risks, capacity gaps, and innovation opportunities to guide strategic adjustments over multi‑year horizons. Develop strategy for full rate production CMC factory Operational Leadership & Organizational Management Accountable for the execution of the P&W industrial strategy for CMCs including capital and manpower. Driving collaboration across functions - (Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing EHS, Quality, Customers). Creating and developing the workforce and staffing plans for the site. Partner with finance and capital planning on annual operating plans, budgets, performance forecasts that align short‑term objectives with long‑term strategic direction Utilization of the RLPM and CORE operating system and strong goal alignment to execute strategies, Process, Tools, and Delivery Excellence Responsible for the quality and productivity output of the CMC facility including the responsibility for the seamless integration of Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering and Quality functions. Improve employee satisfaction, local and state community leadership, as well as compliance across the broad spectrum of RTX compliance focus areas. Leverage and build relationships within the Company, with internal and external customers, partners. Responsible for all areas of activity that have a direct impact on the health and safety of employees and the environment that appropriate safeguards are in place to fully support and implement all RTX EH&S policies and procedures in these areas. Provide full compliance with company policies in contracting with the U.S. government ensuring staff are aware of the policies and that their responsibilities and actions comply with and support these policies. Transformation & Change Management. Champion the P&W Leadership Operating Model (LOM) and transform a culture through collaboration and team development. Delivering of solutions at speed of relevance - Enablement of problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives. Designing & streamlining workflows, developing & implementing education programs, governance, communication & stakeholder alignment. Provide executive-level reporting and performance insights to senior leaders at Pratt and Whitney. Represent the CMC enterprise and ensure consistency in engagement. Travel – up to 25%

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Materials, Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial etc OR Equivalent) from a recognized university with 14+ years of relevant experience or 12yrs with an Advanced degree.
5+ years of engineering leadership experience (people, operations, budgets, strategy) with 5+ years of familiarity with manufacturing and/or supply chain and/or engineering functions.
Conversant with statistical, continuous improvement, and problem-solving tools and techniques.
Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (AS 9100)w/ experience in product integrity, quality systems, and engineering change management.
Experience driving transformation, standardization, and operational excellence with experience in implementation of CORE initiatives.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Nice To Haves

Experience leading large teams (teams of teams).
Experiences in Aerospace and Defense including EHS/PSM processes and CapEx projects.
Experience in multi-site operations, or industrial environments.
Familiarity with Chemical Vapor Deposition or Chemical Vapor Infiltration
Ability to travel up to 20-30% domestic and international

Responsibilities

Responsible for the Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC) value stream & delivering CMC products to internal Pratt and Whitney customers.
Establishment and implementation of strategies for the industrialization of CMCs. Focus is on both short & long-term to achieve operationalizing of capabilities for the CMC enterprise.
Transition of new materials and manufacturing processes, standards and operational plans to achieve strategies for the success of the CMC enterprise.
Partner with Engineering and Operations Organizations across Pratt & Whitney to delivery Ceramic Matrix Composite Hot-section components for future military and commercial platforms.
Develop and execute the long‑term strategy for the industrialization of CMCs.
Establish the short‑term strategic priorities required to accelerate transitions from R&D to Low-Rate production at the Carlsbad Center of Excellence (CoE).
Identify emerging trends, operational risks, capacity gaps, and innovation opportunities to guide strategic adjustments over multi‑year horizons.
Develop strategy for full rate production CMC factory
Accountable for the execution of the P&W industrial strategy for CMCs including capital and manpower.
Driving collaboration across functions - (Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing EHS, Quality, Customers).
Creating and developing the workforce and staffing plans for the site.
Partner with finance and capital planning on annual operating plans, budgets, performance forecasts that align short‑term objectives with long‑term strategic direction
Utilization of the RLPM and CORE operating system and strong goal alignment to execute strategies, Process, Tools, and Delivery Excellence
Responsible for the quality and productivity output of the CMC facility including the responsibility for the seamless integration of Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering and Quality functions.
Improve employee satisfaction, local and state community leadership, as well as compliance across the broad spectrum of RTX compliance focus areas.
Leverage and build relationships within the Company, with internal and external customers, partners.
Responsible for all areas of activity that have a direct impact on the health and safety of employees and the environment that appropriate safeguards are in place to fully support and implement all RTX EH&S policies and procedures in these areas.
Provide full compliance with company policies in contracting with the U.S. government ensuring staff are aware of the policies and that their responsibilities and actions comply with and support these policies.
Champion the P&W Leadership Operating Model (LOM) and transform a culture through collaboration and team development.
Delivering of solutions at speed of relevance - Enablement of problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
Designing & streamlining workflows, developing & implementing education programs, governance, communication & stakeholder alignment.
Provide executive-level reporting and performance insights to senior leaders at Pratt and Whitney.
Represent the CMC enterprise and ensure consistency in engagement.