Manager, Manufacturing Operations (Onsite)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

2d•$107,500 - $204,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Manufacturing Operations, drives industrial rate readiness throughout the Value Stream for Military Engines development programs and partners with the research and development team. The role works with the program to achieve delivery, quality, and cost goals while identifying and mitigating short- and long-term risks. The position is onsite in East Hartford, Connecticut, and includes up to 25% regional and domestic travel. Because the Military Engines development programs are classified, the role requires an active DoD Secret clearance after the first day.

Requirements

A university degree and at least 8 years of experience in manufacturing, operations management, program/project management, or a similar industrial environment; or an advanced degree and at least 5 years of related experience.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; an active and existing clearance is required after day one.
Willingness and ability to travel regionally and domestically up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

Current DoD Secret clearance.
Experience balancing and resolving conflicting priorities in a fluctuating environment.
SAP/MRP experience.
Experience using digital collaborative tools such as Power BI, Confluence, Jira, or Cameo.
Master’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering.

Responsibilities

Drive delivery assurance, supply chain sourcing and mitigation, operations assessments, timely transition execution, and the creation and completion of industrial plans.
Manage critical engineering changes to maintain program commitment dates, including new product introduction development.
Coordinate and maintain the program industrial plan in support of program activities, working with CIPTs, Module Centers, Partner Companies, and Global Supply Chain.
Monitor part improvements using Key Process Indicators and standard delivery metrics.
Support testing operations and work closely with vendor and partner relationships.
Collaborate with design and manufacturing engineering subject matter experts to solve problems and mitigate risks.
Prepare and present content for Program Industrial Reviews.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Short-term and 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.
Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs.