Operational Excellence Discipline Lead (Onsite)

RTX•Jupiter, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Operational Excellence Discipline Lead will be the subject matter expert on one or more F135 MRO&U (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul, & Upgrade) technical processes (e.g., assembly, balance, borescope, test). The Discipline Lead will develop and maintain the process PFMEA and other standard work, as applicable. The Discipline Lead will engage with depots across the Global Depot Network (active shops include Heavy Maintenance Center in OKC, WPB, Norway, Netherlands, and Australia; upcoming shops include Japan, Jacksonville, and Finland) to baseline F135 MRO&U readiness and to develop and assist in executing improvement projects to drive depot maturity, resulting in improved quality, delivery, and financial metrics (e.g., escapes, turnaround time, overhaul hours). This role will report to the Assistant Director, OpX Discipline Manager, is onsite at the West Palm Beach F135 Depot in Florida.

Requirements

B.S. in Engineering required.
8+ years of Operations, Engineering, Program Management, or related functions required; or 5+ years with an advanced degree in Operations, Engineering, Program Management, or related functions required.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Advanced or expert knowledge of one or more processes used in F135 engine assembly and/or test in a production or overhaul environment (e.g., assembly, balance, borescope)
Familiarity with engine overhaul (military or commercial)
F135, F117 & F119
Familiarity with maturing manufacturing readiness through Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRL).
Experience creating and using PFMEAs in production environment.
Experience engaging with shop floor operations (e.g., supervisors, mechanics)and experience working with global operations.
Certified as CORE Apprentice.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain process PFMEA(s) for discipline.
Develop secondary proficiencies in other processes/disciplines.
Partner with OpX Site Leads and depot sites to mature discipline across network.
Identify, manage, and implement process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Execute projects within SME discipline