Senior Manager, Strategic Engine Overhaul Cost Reduction (Onsite)

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Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-OBG 400 Main St BLDG OBG

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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At RTX the world largest aerospace and defense company 185000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the worlds 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 Senior Manager accountable for Strategic Engine Overhaul Cost Reduction you will play a key role in optimizing engine maintenance processes and driving cost-saving initiatives. Your work will contribute directly to program profitability. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify evaluate and implement cost reduction strategies that align with organizational objectives.

This role is accountable for ensuring overhauls on GTF (geared turbofan) engines at Pratt & Whitneys domestic engine centers in Columbus GA and West Palm Beach FL are cost competitive relative to global network counterparts and in line with statistical expectancy based on anticipated durability and usage in the field.

This role will have high visibility. The ideal candidate thrives in collaborative environments and brings an optimal combination of technical proficiency project management skills financial acumen and ability to influence.

Where You Will Work From:
The person in this role will be based and work from one of the following Pratt & Whitney sites:

• East Hartford CT (Preferred Site)
• West Palm Beach FL (Alternate Site)
• Columbus GA (Alternate Site)

Current Pratt & Whitney employees based at an Aftermarket Operations site can perform this job from those locations and may not be required to relocate to one of the preferred sites.

• Dallas TX (internal employees only)
• Lansing MI (internal employees only)
• North Berwick ME (internal employees only)
• Springdale AR (internal employees only)

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze technical maintenance requirements and operational processes to identify opportunities for cost reduction.
• Partner with engine center stakeholders and centralized functions including program teams finance and engineering to prioritize and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Provide recommendations based on data to operational leadership and executives on cost management strategies to influence decision-making.
• Leverage CORE continuous improvement tools to achieve cost savings across maintenance operations.
• Support strategic decisions regarding material repair versus replacement while balancing turnaround time objectives.
• Benchmark other engine centers and analyze relevant data to identify best practices and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with finance teams to analyze cost structures evaluate the impact of cost drivers on overall program profit and loss (P&L) and track the performance of cost reduction efforts.
• Travel quarterly to domestic engine centers to assess processes collaborate with stakeholders and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Chair quarterly review sessions with operational leaders and VPs to assess progress and align on strategic initiatives.
• Own execution and delivery of a rolling action items list (RAIL) of initiatives to drive programmatic cost reduction.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Advanced degree and 7 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering Operations Management Continuous Improvement Program Management or general Aerospace or Aftermarket industry experience; OR Bachelors degree and 10 years of relevant industry experience.
• Project management skills and experience driving change management.
• Ability to influence drive change and deliver results in a matrixed environment.

• Experience identifying and implementing cost reduction initiatives.
• Familiarity with aviation aerospace or industrial processes.

• Ability to work and communicate effectively across all levels of management and shop personnel.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience driving cost reduction or managing costs in an operational environment.
• Experience working in an aftermarket operational setting including jet engine overhauls or parts repair.
• Familiarity with jet engine maintenance contracts and financial structures.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
• Business acumen with an understanding of financial and operational data including the impact of cost drivers on overall program P&L.
• Project management skills including planning execution and monitoring project outcomes.
• MRO Engine manufacturer airline or airframer experience.
• Strong interpersonal communication and collaboration skills with proven ability to influence and engage senior leadership
• Proactive independent selfstarter who takes ownership challenges the status quo and drives continuous improvement
• Highly organized and detailoriented able to synthesize complex data and manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment
• Strong problemsolving and datadriven decisionmaking skills with strong proficiency in PPT and Excel.
• Comfortable embracing and leveraging technology including AI tools to enhance productivity and create competitive advantage
• Skilled in developing executive-level presentations and communications

What is my Role Type

In addition to transforming the future of flight we are also transforming how and where we work. Weve 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 employees personal responsibility.

Learn More & Apply Now!

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 132400 USD - 251600 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 candidates 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 companys 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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