Operational Excellence Discipline Lead (Onsite)
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. This role is onsite at the West Palm Beach F135 Depot in Florida.
About the role
As the Operational Excellence Discipline Lead at Pratt & Whitney, you will serve as the subject matter expert on one or more F135 MRO&U (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul, & Upgrade) technical processes (e.g., assembly, balance, borescope, test). You will develop and maintain process PFMEA and other standard work, engage with depots across the Global Depot Network (active shops include Heavy Maintenance Center in OKC, WPB, Norway, Netherlands, and Australia; upcoming shops include Japan, Jacksonville, and Finland), baseline F135 MRO&U readiness, and execute improvement projects to drive depot maturity, resulting in improved quality, delivery, and financial metrics (e.g., escapes, turnaround time, overhaul hours).
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain process PFMEA(s) for discipline.
- Develop secondary proficiencies in other processes/disciplines.
- Partner with OpX Site Leads and depot sites to mature discipline across network.
- Identify, manage, and implement process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Execute projects within SME discipline.
Requirements
- B.S. in Engineering required.
- 8+ years of Operations, Engineering, Program Management, or related functions required; or 5+ years with an advanced degree in Operations, Engineering, Program Management, or related functions required.
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Qualifications
- Advanced or expert knowledge of one or more processes used in F135 engine assembly and/or test in a production or overhaul environment (e.g., assembly, balance, borescope).
- Familiarity with engine overhaul (military or commercial) F135, F117 & F119.
- Familiarity with maturing manufacturing readiness through Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRL).
- Experience creating and using PFMEAs in production environment.
- Experience engaging with shop floor operations (e.g., supervisors, mechanics) and experience working with global operations.
- Certified as CORE Apprentice.
Pay
The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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 candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Benefits
- 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.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (payments not guaranteed and dependent on individual, business unit, and company performance).