Date Posted:
2026-08-28Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-L ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG LPosition Role Type:
OnsiteU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.Security Clearance Type:
None/Not RequiredSecurity Clearance Status:
Not RequiredAt 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.
What You Will Do:
As the Associate Director, Materials Management/Delivery Assurance for Pratt & Whitney’s Hot Section Module Center North (HSMC-N), you will play a critical leadership role in driving operational execution, material readiness, and delivery performance across a complex aerospace manufacturing environment. This high-visibility position will lead the development and execution of near- and long-term operations plans, ensuring alignment to annual financial and production commitments while proactively managing constraints, material requirements, inventory, compliance, and delivery risks.
Working across Materials, Operations, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and senior HSMC leadership, you will transform data and enterprise planning processes into actionable strategies that improve on-time performance, reduce lead times and inventory, strengthen MRP execution, and enable successful insourcing initiatives. The ideal leader is a results-oriented, strategic problem solver with deep Operations or Supply Chain expertise, strong business acumen, and the ability to influence across organizational boundaries—bringing the leadership, analytical discipline, and collaborative mindset needed to shape the future of Pratt & Whitney’s aerospace manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Create, Review / Approve annual spares / engine output and overdue burndown plans with key actions to drive operations team to success. Include full MRP recovery plans for top drivers.
Lead in developing tactical monthly, 3-month plan & performance to annual plan for entire operations team
Create & implement key objectives for HSMC North including on time starts, lead time reductions, inventory initiatives, lean initiatives, accrual reduction plans & drive alignment between key stakeholders.
Streamline & formalize three-month build plan process. Lead collaboration between all key stakeholders including Materials, Operations, Quality, Engineering, etc.
Improve process to include thorough outlook / 3 month look ahead with identified opportunities and risk to ensure performance to financial plan.
Manage key constraint and implement scheduling systems / automation for improved throughout
Coordinate all material needs for HSMC Insourcing initiatives
Communicate delivery plans, challenges, and key actions to HSMC Leadership, Operations leadership, or other key meetings
Materials Compliance
Lead and execute team to meet or exceed enterprise compliance for factory planning management
Lead/Create plan to execute on HSMC Commit Compliance and Commit integrity targets
SIOP (Sales & Inventory Operations Planning)
Lead and Execute HSMC-North Enterprise Integrate Cycle process (EIC)
Collaborate with IBP organization to align MRP schedules and execution plans
Lead and execute key inventory initiatives for HSMC-North organization
Sustainment & Streamlining of Automated Tools
Streamline current automated tools in HSMC North to drive consistency and efficiency throughout the business. Adopt / create new tools and alter / improve current tools as needed.
Qualifications You Must Have:
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 12 years of related experience in Operations or Supply Chain, OR An Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong presentation, planning, problem solving, organizational, project management and decision-making skills.
Qualifications We Prefer:
4+ years of leadership experience in an Operations or Supply Chain role
SAP or equivalent enterprise ERP system knowledge
Materials, procurement, or similar supply chain experience
Previous Manufacturing Operations experience in a related industry
Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook, Skype, and Teams)
Self-starter who requires minimal supervision and works well with teammates and customers
Results-based mindset and proven track record of success
Knowledge of working across business areas and interface at all levels of an organization
Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
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The salary range for this role is 157,200 USD - 298,800 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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
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