Business Unit Leader - Asheville Foundry

Date Posted:

2026-04-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

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:

Pratt & Whitney is constructing an Advanced Casting Foundry (ACF) within its Asheville, NC factory. We’re looking for experienced Business Unit Leader who can assist the ACF with its production startup and long term production planning.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Be part of a cross functional team charged with standing up a greenfield foundry in Asheville
• Define and build a team that is responsive and flexible, empowering employees from supervisors to operators, to meet the business commitments 
• Manage and coach work area supervisors that are responsible for supervising a multishift organization 
• Accountable for leading EH&S, continuous process improvement opportunities, hourly staff planning, and critical resource allocation to ensure that business metrics are met. 
• The BUL also assists in the development of strategic planning such as the development of forecasts, financial planning, training, and capital expenditures. 
• Excellent organization, prioritization, and interpersonal skills are important. And the ability to thrive in a team environment with high-performance expectations. 
• Establish work schedules taking into account customer requirements, resource availability, and other priorities 
• Hold employees accountable while maintaining a key working relationship 
• Drive world-class safety culture and respond to all EH&S requirements promptly. 
• Develop monthly delivery plans that align with customer needs and satisfy financial obligations 
• Oversight over supplier value stream 

Qualifications You Must Have:

• A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience 
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role 
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management and communicate with peers, customers, and clients. 
• Strong communication and project management skills
• Green Belt Six Sigma Certification 
• Working knowledge of continuous improvement principles 
• Understanding and ability to drive quality and customer satisfaction 
• Self-directed, quick learner, track record of proven results 
• US Citizenship required due to government contracts 

Qualifications We Value:

• Master’s degree in engineering, operations, business or a technical field  with 7+ years of aerospace operations experience, or Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, business, or a technical field with 12+ years of aerospace operations experience
• Knowledge of turbine blade value stream and investment casting processes
• Black Belt Six Sigma Certification
• Lean Manufacturing Certification

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.

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 em