Principal Manufacturing Readiness Level Lead (P4) - Onsite

RTX • Asheville, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Principal Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) Lead to guide the Engineering Support to Operations (ESTO) organization across both commercial and military programs. In this role, you will provide day‑to‑day leadership to ensure team alignment, effective communication with key partners (including Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Manufacturing Engineering, Fleet Chief, and Suppliers), and successful execution of MRL activities. You will be accountable to ESTO, Module Center, and Engineering leadership, and will report directly to the ESTO MRL Manager.

Requirements

• A degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), and 8 years of technical engineering experience, or an Advanced Degree and 5 years of relevant technical engineering experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience successfully leading an IPT or similar cross‑functional team, driving clear deliverables, strategic alignment, and measurable program outcomes.
• Proven proficiency in manufacturing processes, applying technical knowledge to optimize production readiness and improve process quality.
• Relevant aerospace or jet‑engine industry experience, enabling effective decision‑making and readiness planning within complex engineering environments.
• Strong team leadership skills, consistently setting direction, motivating teams, and guiding strategic priorities to achieve organizational goals.
• Highly motivated self‑starter who takes initiative, meets deadlines, and proactively identifies and resolves issues.
• Demonstrated customer‑focused approach, using analytical skills and clear communication to build strong relationships and deliver responsive support across organizations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain structured MRL progression plans for assigned hardware, ensuring clear milestones, defined deliverables, and measurable readiness targets.
• Execute MRL milestones on schedule by coordinating risk identification, mitigation planning, and timely escalation across CIPT (Component Integrated Product Team), Manufacturing Engineering, Procurement, and Supplier Development teams.
• Drive zero‑defect performance by applying MRL processes and tools, validating supplier process capability (PFD (Process Flow Diagram), PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), PCP (Process Control Plan), tool/gage plans), and ensuring readiness documentation is obtained on time.
• Support qualification, Process Certification, FAI (First Article Inspection), and monthly reviews through accurate reporting, proactive issue resolution, and clear communication to stakeholders at all levels.
• Partner with Module Center CIPT leadership, Program Management, and Global Supply Chain to manage budgets, close MRL gaps, meet delivery goals, and lead cost‑of‑poor‑quality and inventory‑reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal partners to resolve MRL issues promptly, guide supporting functions, ensure ESTO MRL metric achievement, and maintain organizational alignment on readiness priorities.

Benefits

• 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
• holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal