Senior Manager, I4.0 Technical Excellence Lead (Remote)

Position Title I4.0 Technical Excellence Lead – Remote (U.S.) Overview At RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to solve complex problems. Join RTX to shape the future of aerospace and defense. What You Will Do Serve as an RTX Ventures technical partner, providing insight into emerging technologies, producibility, and factory‑centric application opportunities. Support trade studies by analyzing technical options, assessing risks, and presenting recommendations to stakeholders. Lead development, tracking, and reporting of Connected Factory metrics, including automation KPIs, Control Tower insights, and digital performance dashboards. Support factory automation initiatives, including evaluation of automation opportunities, technology readiness, and deployment coordination with site teams. Lead the Industry 4.0 (I4.0) Council and support the Quality Management System (QMS) Council, focusing on cross‑BU QMS harmonization and integration into standard operating processes. Act as a strategic partner for producibility initiatives, ensuring manufacturability considerations are integrated into design, development, and scaling processes. Provide MBDMI (Model‑Based Definition / Model‑Based Inspection) support to mature digital product lifecycle capabilities. Collaborate across functional and site teams to drive best‑practice sharing, digital maturity acceleration, and continuous improvement in technical excellence. Ensure alignment between enterprise initiatives, business‑unit strategies, and site‑level deployment activities. This position will require travel to various manufacturing sites. Qualifications You Must Have University degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Digital Technology, or a related field and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience; or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience. Strong background in manufacturing, digital technologies, automation, or technical program leadership. Proven track record of leading large‑scale projects and managing cross‑functional teams. Familiarity with Industry 4.0 concepts, factory automation, or digital thread technologies. Qualifications We Prefer Excellent technical problem‑solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and execute methodically. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels. Ability to interpret complex technical data and translate it into actionable insights. Knowledge of manufacturing analytics, automation systems, or shop‑floor data architectures. Experience with QMS frameworks, enterprise governance councils and process harmonization activities. Technical understanding of manufacturing systems architecture (i.e., MES, IIOT). Proficiency in project management tools and software. What We Offer Robust total rewards package including compensation, healthcare, wellness, retirement and work‑life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Benefits include parental leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and backup care. Benefits & Compensation Salary range: 132,400 USD – 251,600 USD. Eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance, Employee Scholar Program, paid time off, holidays, and potential incentive programs. Specific benefits depend on the business unit and level. Equal Opportunity 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr