Manager, Manufacturing Operations (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-08-10 • Location: Clayville, NY • Onsite role • U.S. citizenship is required for this program/contract.

About the role

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to solve the world’s most complex problems. Pratt & Whitney, a leader in aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems, is shaping the future of aerospace and defense. This role oversees daily operations across Machine Shop, NDT, Shipping/Receiving, RA Furnace, PP Furnace, RAPP Screening, and Materials.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production operations, including shop floor management, workforce management, and flow disruption management.
• Establish objectives and guidelines for managing and monitoring cell performance and productivity.
• Direct scheduling, sequencing of work, and production innovation to optimize production.
• Manage a team of intermediate or experienced professionals, including salaried supervisors, to determine work assignments and execution approaches.
• Set objectives and guide execution to achieve operational results.
• Ensure all quality-related items are complete and documented through cell leaders.
• Drive cost reduction and process improvement for operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Lead materials and logistics problem resolution to ensure smooth operations.
• Maximize productivity by managing multiple cells’ performance.
• Direct production innovation, including additive manufacturing, to enhance capabilities.
• Liaise with customers to understand needs and ensure satisfactory service standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with 8+ years of experience in engineering, manufacturing operations, production, quality, or a related field, or a Master's degree with 5+ years of experience in the same fields.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications.
• Working knowledge of shop practices, processes, and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP user experience.
• Supervisory/team leadership experience in a technical, operational, or shop environment.
• Continuous improvement certifications/training (e.g., 6 Sigma practitioner/Professional certification).
• Experience with Environmental Health & Safety principles.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $107,500 – $204,500 USD. The range is a good-faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including role, function, responsibilities, work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, short-term disability, and 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.
• Eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (dependent on role level, business unit performance, and company performance).