Deputy Production Chief, 17/24K EC Industrialization (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-05-08

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

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 certain necessary systems.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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:

The Office of the Production Chief at Pratt & Whitney is looking for outstanding individuals with excellent communication, project management, and leadership skills who are looking to gain exposure and advance their career within Raytheon Technologies.  This organization offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to gain experience across the enterprise with exposure to the entire organization that makes our business run.

This position is for a Deputy Production Chief, 17/24K Engineering Change (EC) Industrialization who is motivated to learn and gain experience in a fast-paced Operations environment.  In this highly visible role, the employee will drive Industrial elements to support the operations throughout the Value Stream for the 17K/24K programs Common Core.  

The Deputy Production Chief, 17/24K EC Industrialization is the primary operations interface between the Program Integrated Product Management Team (IPMT), Pratt & Whitney Operations teams, and the customer. The Deputy Production Chief will be responsible for ensuring that the industrialization of engineering changes for parts & modules are established and supported while also focusing on identifying and mitigating risk to production build requirements.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: driving completion of industrial plans for critical engineering changes and supporting aftermarket requirements for common core parts & modules. Responsibilities also include customer communications and alignment.  This is a unique opportunity to gain critical experience across a broad range of Pratt and Whitney organizations while having a direct impact on the financial success of the enterprise.

• Review and Approval of Industrial Plans for Engineering Changes; create & implement lifecycle program industrial plans

• Ensure requirements are consistent with present & evolving capability.

• Develop forums, leverage tools & processes for production risk identification, escalation, and mitigation strategies.

• Drive production readiness (technology, manufacturing readiness, sourcing strategies, etc.) and change management (transitions, capacity, etc.).

• Lead a team in achieving all operational goals of the IPMT through team integration, investment, and engagement.

• Conduct airframe customer schedule analysis and coordination

• Support of internal scheduling to reflect customer demand and PW business needs

• Schedule communication and clarification to P&W Module Center teams; schedule and commit management for Program critical hardware

• Execute P&W assembly site communication and alignment to customer requirements; execute continuous improvement activity to ensure customer on time delivery; generate executive and Program reporting on delivery performance and initiatives

Qualifications You Must Have:

•  Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and minimum 12 years in an engineering, manufacturing/shop operations, quality, supply chain, or closely related field OR a Master's degree and 10 or more years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing/shop operations, quality, supply chain or closely related field

• Demonstrated experience in program management

• Demonstrated experience in developing relationships; able to develop credibility and respect with individuals at all organizational levels

• Skilled at leading and managing a technical team; developing credibility and respect with individuals at all organizational levels

• Experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) 

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Technical experience in engineering change management and implementation

• Experience using process control/ Six-Sigma and/or Lean manufacturing tools

• SAP

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

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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.

The salary range for this role is 157,200 USD - 298,800 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.

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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