Continuous Improvement / CORE Pilot Team Member (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-11-12

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW103: Midland GA 8801 Macon Road , Midland, GA, 31820 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it.

So, calling all curious. Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

What You Will Do:

• Demonstrate CI (Continuous Improvement) principles and CORE (Customer Oriented Results and Excellence) proficiency and leadership in support of the business unit and functional area to achieve and sustain desired business results.  
• Guide employees and management in using the CORE tools to become a world class leader in the manufacture of jet engine components.
• Champion the use of CORE tools including: TPM, Root Cause, 6S, QCPC, LSW, etc., in shop floor operations Work with team/work area/ business unit leaders to establish appropriate strategies and plans to achieve and sustain business results aligned to the CORE operating system, through Standard Production System (SPS) deployment. 
• Actively participate in Tiered accountability process supporting area and business unit level needs Coach, facilitate and/or lead kaizen / improvement engagements including, Problem Resolution, Value Stream Mapping, Lean Cell Design, TPM, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Support SPS training rollout as needed and train employees on the proper use and functionality of the CORE Tools.
• Identify, collect and share best practices within modular center. Drive CORE / CI culture throughout the facility including maturation of CORE Framework requirements
• The selected candidate will Achieve the following milestones: CORE Champion certification within 1st year of employment, CORE Professional certification within two years, and CORE Expert certification within five years

What your day will look like:

• Reporting directly to the CORE Manager
• Lead CORE method engagements to resolve top process turn-backs
• Ensure all visual management is updated and maintained at each level
• Lead CORE Engagements when necessary and/or be a mentor to those who are leading
• Help team members/leaders learn to submit engagements for credit
• Work with the CORE Manager to identify actions related to lean transformation and CORE maturity progression plans
• Update reports as needed
• Participate and/or co-lead CORE Council Meetings
• Keep CORE supplies managed
• Lead CORE onboarding training
• Work autonomously; expectation is that you are self-managed with a demonstrated attention to detail & follow up

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Must have 2-3 years of production experience and knowledge of manufacturing or shop floor/operations practices.  
• High School Diploma or GED is Required, 2 year degree is strongly desired, but can be supplemented with 2 years of related work experience.
• Experience with continuous improvement or lean methodologies.  
• Strong communication/presentation skills
• MS Office proficiency to specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Strong organization skills
• Willing to learn and be strong in Root-Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions
• Able to lead teams
• Demonstrated ability to interface with all levels of management and internal customers/stakeholders
• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple priorities that will exist in your daily workload

Qualifications We Value:

• Prior completed training in at least 100% of the requirements for the CORE Certification Program’s Apprentice certification and actively participated in CORE activities. 

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance

• Short-term disability, long-term disability and parental leave

• 401(k) match

• Flexible spending accounts

• Employee assistance program

• Employee Scholar Program (No waiting period!)

• Paid time off including: 3 weeks of vacation, 5 personal sick days, 3 unpaid days for unique situations at supervisor discretion, and 12 paid government holidays

What Is My Role Type?

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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.

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 company’s 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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