PDC CORE/Continuous Improvement Manager

Date Posted

2024-04-24

Country

United States of America

Location

PW102: Middletown Aircraft Rd P.O. Box 611, Middletown, CT, 06457 USA

Position Role Type

Onsite

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight-designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we're seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious.

Come ready to explore and you'll find a place where your talent takes flight-beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we'll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that's evolving fast to the future.

Innovation through diversity of thought. At Pratt & Whitney, we believe diversity of thought enables creativity, innovation, and a foundation for inclusion. By fostering an inclusive culture, we accept a shared accountability and responsibility to recognize, sponsor, coach, hire and promote talent equally. We welcome our employees to be their whole - best - selves at work because trust, respect and integrity, are a part of our DNA.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

Job Summary

CORE, Customer Oriented Results & Excellence (formerly ACE), is the RTX operating system. It focuses on the drivers of competitive excellence - our people and our work processes. Our leadership and empowered employees work together to implement CORE practices in all of our activities across every RTX business to benefit our customers and share owners. As a member of the team, you will be a key member of a dynamic team responsible for assembling & testing engines and APU's that will deliver to our military and commercial customers around the globe.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as focal for Continuous Improvement Initiatives across the Middletown Engine Center

• Evolve the Standard Production System framework within the Middletown Engine Center product lines.

• Work closely with individuals and teams throughout the Product Delivery Center to lead problem solving and continuous improvement projects.

• Oversee competency development (including CORE proficiency advancement), serve as Implementation Lead for OpX initiatives, and support the Product Center in driving continuous improvement projects aligned with enterprise priorities developed through the OpX and Operations Leadership teams.

• Experience will also help grow your own continuous improvement proficiency and focus on enhancing your ability to lead business improvement initiatives.

• Manage/execute on occasional Green Belt or Black Belt projects

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Statistics, Operations, Supply Chain or similar field and minimum 10+ years' prior relevant experience or 7+ years' prior relevant experience with an Advanced Degree.

• Minimal, infrequent travel may be required as needed.

• CORE Apprentice Certification or 3 or more years of working experience in lean, continuous improvement, or operations.

• US Citizenship required due to government contracts.

Preferred Qualifications

• CORE Professional Certification or similar

• Proven ability to work with, coach, motivate, and influence others.

• Experience using project management and statistical analysis tools.

• 5+ years of experience leading large scale continuous improvement initiatives across functions.

• Proven project management experience or certification.

• Proficiency in use of project management and statistical analysis tools.

• Green Belt or Black Belt Certification

What is my role type?

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We've introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.

The salary range for this role is 118,000 USD - 246,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

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. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

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. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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