Principal Specialist, Continuous Improvement (Onsite)

RTX • Bridgeport, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world 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. What You Will Do: The Principal Specialist, Continuous Improvement plays a pivotal role in enhancing the organization’s performance. Reporting to the Senior Director, Strategy & Continuous Improvement, this position offers a unique opportunity to lead and implement initiatives as part of our CORE Operating System (Customer Oriented Results & Excellence). Based at our West Virginia facility, the candidate will define and implement our continuous improvement vision while providing training, continuous improvement coaching and change management needs.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience in an aerospace or manufacturing environment with a focus on continuous improvement, or an Advanced Degree with a minimum of 3+ years prior relevant experience

Nice To Haves

• Proven experience in a similar role with a focus on continuous improvement in both manufacturing and business environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrate a high level of curiosity to identify improvement opportunities.
• Experience managing projects, from inception to completion.
• Strong knowledge of Lean principles & tools such as: 6S, VSM, and Kaizen.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• ACE Associate or Practitioner certification, or CORE Apprentice or Champion certification.
• Continuous improvement diploma or certification.
• Experienced in applying the Six Sigma toolset.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and optimize processes, establishing standard work protocols.
• Oversee the execution of continuous improvement initiatives within individual departments and the entire organization, managing all aspects from idea generation to project execution and change management.
• Partner with business unit and value stream owners to implement best practices and industry-leading process improvement tools, such as SIPOC, Impact/Maturity analysis, MFA, QCPC, 3P, VSM, and RCA.
• Coach and train key personnel to foster a continuous improvement culture, providing ongoing support and resources.
• Coordinate with the CORE central team to ensure alignment with the organization's operating system standards.
• Support the sustainability and growth of the central council by networking with other CORE leaders and sharing best practices.
• Act as an advocate for elevating the organization's operating system program to benchmark levels through innovation, culture transformation, training, and effective communication.

Benefits

• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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, and holidays.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees