Manager, Manufacturing Operations (Onsite)

2026-10-14

United States of America

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC

Onsite

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

• A University degree and minimum 8 years’ experience in manufacturing, operations management, program/project management or similar industrial environment or an advanced degree with 5 years’ related experience
• U.S. Citizen - The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

 

• Possession of a current DOD Secret clearance
• Experience balancing and resolving conflicting priorities in a fluctuating environment
• SAP/MRP experience
• Experience using digital collaborative tools (i.e. Power BI, Confluence, Jira, Cameo)
• Master’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Aerospace Engineering

  

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At 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.

 

 In this highly visible role, the Manager, Manufacturing Operations, will drive industrial rate readiness throughout the Value Stream for the Military Engines development programs. This person will also have the unique opportunity to partner with the research and development team.

 

The Manager, Manufacturing Operations, is responsible for working with the program to drive the delivery, quality, and cost goals, while also focusing on identifying and mitigating risk in the short to long term.

 

• →Delivery assurance, supply chain sourcing and mitigation, operations assessments, ensuring timely transitions execution, with creation and completion of industrial plans
• →Manage critical engineering changes to keep program commitment dates; development also encompasses new product introduction
• →Support all program activities with the coordination and maintenance of the program industrial plan along with CIPTs, Module Centers, Partner Companies and Global Supply Chain
• →Monitored part improvements through a series of Key Process Indicators and standard delivery metrics
• →Support testing operations and work closely in vendor/partner relationships. Work closely with subject matter design and manufacturing engineering to help solve problems and mitigate risks
• →Prepare/present content for Program Industrial Reviews
• →Up to 25% regional, domestic travel
• →Must be able to obtain a secret security clearance, as Military Engines development programs are classified in nature

 

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