Operational Commercial Engines Production Chief (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 information under this program/contract.

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 Commercial Engines Production Operations Team is seeking an Operational Commercial Engines (OPC) Production Chief to ensure industrial plans and supportability for Pratt & Whitney internal & external shops for Operational Commercial Engines (OCE) legacy programs.

• Focal will lead a team that works to identify, quantify and drive industrial risk mitigation.

• Drive alignment with production and aftermarket requirements.

• Be the customer interface for reporting industrial plans, part recovery and will lead the OCE programs industrial reviews with IPMT.

• Partner with the Program office to collectively achieve program industrial milestones/objectives to support fleet and shop visit needs

• Works across Partners & P&W to resolve current part shortages.

• Drive a holistic part supply solution accounting for factors such as “used serviceable” part availability, 3rd party material providers, repair yields, etc.

• Maintains robust processes to communicate part delivery commits.

• Develop weekly Heat Maps that identifies & quantifies part risks.

• Interface with respective executives relative to issue mitigation, as required.

• Interface with Aftermarket to maintain a five-year spare part forecast

• Develop systemic approach to evaluate potential/future part shortages and implement early action to preclude such part shortages

Qualifications You Must Have:

•  Bachelor's degree 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:

• Degree in a STEM field

• Technical experience in engineering change management and implementation

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

• SAP

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