Associate Director, New Materials Expediting (Onsite)

Associate Director, New Materials Expediting

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flightdesigning, 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 flightbeyond 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.

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

The Commercial Engines Materials Solutions team has an impactful opportunity for an Associate Director, New Materials Expediting. This newly created position will be responsible for leading the necessary expediting activity across the CE New Material team to satisfy critical requirements for the GTF aftermarket network. This involves coordination of materials activities across several disciplines within the New Materials team and in partnership with the Southern Logistics Center (SLC spares warehouse). This role will facilitate appropriate coordination and collaboration with the broader CE Operations organization to ensure priority hardware is expedited to the GTF network MRO overhaul centers for on-time engine assembly (gate 3) starts. The GTF programs are experiencing significant MRO growth rates with 30K returns targeted for a 45% increase from 2024 to 2025, followed by a 24% increase from 2025 to 2026; and the 24K programs targeted for a 65% increase from 2024 to 2025, followed by a 42% increase from 2025 to 2026. On-time delivery of material to the global GTF network is critically important to support these growth objectives, and this new position will be a critical enabler to our success.

What You Will Do:

• Accelerate material delivery to meet operational priorities for the GTF DAT network though the tracking, coordination, and communication of expedited material status/progress
• Lead the daily "punchlist" sessions within the New Material team to addresses critical materials needed to complete engine overhauls. Facilitate communications and actions between the Delivery Assurance (DA), Allocation, and Customer Account Management (CAM) functions
• Effectively prioritize material needs in partnership with feedback from the global CAM network
• Engage the Delivery Assurance team on critical part problem solving
• Collaborate with the CAM and DA teams to engage the SLC and efficiently support customer commitments
• Actively participate in 6-week look ahead reviews to support engine clearance
• Identify and implement process improvements connecting the SLC with the New Material team
• Monitor and drive critical material clearance through receiving inspection and prioritization of inspection lot closures at the SLC
• Interface with SLC leadership to facilitate critical hardware receiving clearance
• 10% travel

Qualifications You Must Have:

• A University Degree and minimum 12 years experience in procurement, operations and/or supply chain; Or An Advanced Degree and minimum 10 years experience
• Experience managing complex delivery challenges across various disciplines

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Tactical background with demonstrated business judgment and professional maturity
• Sense of urgency and ability to effectively prioritize tasks
• Excellent cross-functional leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to clearly communicate actions/consequences
• Focus on results and demonstrated ability to achieve results through influence

Learn More and Apply:

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.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee's personal responsibility.

The salary range for this role is 147,000 USD - 295,000 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 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.