Associate Director, Transformation Manager EHRO (Onsite)

Ehro Transformation Manager

At RTX, the world 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:

East Hartford Repair Operations (EHRO) is looking to fill an open position as the EHRO Transformation Manager, leading a multi-disciplined transformation team on site.

The Transformation team supports both the CT Rotating Parts (CTRP) and CT Stators and Components (CTSC) Businesses within EHRO and drives site level initiatives to impact the performance of the business.

The Transformation Manager and their team support growth of the business through the introduction of new repair hardware into the shop, development of modern solutions and technology introduction, and the creation of digital tools to guide the decisions of the EHRO team.

The transformation team also supports current shop operations by providing effective maintenance to machine tools and the facility and maintaining a training program to meet current operational needs.

This is a key leadership role within EHRO, and as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the candidate will develop business strategy for both near and long-term objectives for EHRO.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the technical team responsible for introducing new repairs into the shop, including GTF and F135 program hardware
• Lead the introduction of advanced technology solutions to support the overhaul process
• Manage the effective maintenance of machine tools and facility support equipment with EHRO MTS team, and through coordination with EH Site Facilities
• Ensure facility readiness for future growth, introducing additional site infrastructure if required to support long term business planning
• Identify, develop and implement new digital tools to support CTSC and CTRP business goals, and share best practices with the network
• Lead site introduction of capital equipment, and manage capital targets and budget for the site
• Lead the site CORE team, driving engagement with both business units
• Manage site training program, including for hourly work force through the EHRO Training Manager, which reports to the Transformation Manager

Qualifications You Must Have

• Advanced degree and 10+ years of experience of experience in Operations, Engineering, Project Management or technical role within a complex, high‑precision production environment; OR Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of experience in relevant industry experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing both direct & indirect reports.
• 5+ years of experience in technology deployment, or capability implementation to include automation, digital manufacturing, advanced machining, or next‑generation manufacturing technologies.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Degree in STEM field; Engineering fields preferred.
• Experience leading capital strategy, technology roadmaps, and large‑scale transformation.
• Experience with controls hardware design utilizing a broad range of components and architectures.
• Working knowledge of Pratt & Whitney shop practices, quality standards, processes and procedures, ideally within a repair station or engine DAT environment.
• Aftermarket Aerospace and Overhaul and Repair (MRO) industry experience.
• Project management experience and ability to lead large, complex projects across different time zones.
• Ability to interpret high level business requirements, and liaise between business customers, technology teams and support teams.
• Working knowledge of continuous improvement tools and principles (e.g. CORE/ACE, Six Sigma, LEAN, etc.)
• Experience using Microsoft Office, Power Bi, Ignition! SQL, Digital Twin, Kepware, SAP ERP, Solumina MES and Teamcenter.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization and influence senior leadership, peers, and cross-functional teams.

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.