CORE Focal - 1st Shift (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-05-20

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-GRAND PRAIRIE-1177 ~ 1177 N Great SW Pkwy ~ 1177 GREAT SW

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:

• Lead CORE & Overall Continuous Improvement activities at the DARO site that drive tangible action and metric improvements across all product lines of the business
• Collect, standardize, report, and automate where possible, DARO level, product level, and flow line level KPI metrics and utilize that data to identify areas that require improvement plans
• Assess, establish and execute improvement plans for KPI metrics, CORE maturity level, Standard Production System (SPS), OpX/WAVE, Industry 4.0, and other P&W and RTX initiatives.
• Plan and lead business level CORE events such as adhoc & quarterly CORE Leadership Weeks, drive follow up actions, and provide regular report outs to leadership team
• Ensure robust process execution by creating & ensuring continual improvements of PFMEA’s across product lines in support of MRL and other product execution readiness activities.
• Establish & oversee CORE proficiency growth of the DARO employee population working in collaboration with Black Belt & Red-X Specialists to leverage DARO activities for broad employee skill growth.
• Support DARO business process audit preparations and follow up activities
• Travel required: 5-10% Minimal, infrequent travel may be required as needed.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of relevant industry experience

• HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D. in the US) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM); Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field preferred.
• Proficient in the application of Lean Manufacturing principles, problem-solving and continuous improvement tools: QCPC, RCCA, Process Certification, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Six Sigma, etc.
• Certifications: CORE, ACE, SixSigma, TPM, LEAN or equivalent industry recognized certification
• Organizational and project management skills, PMP certification preferred.
• Aftermarket Aerospace and Overhaul and Repair (MRO) industry experience
• Working knowledge of shop practices, quality standards, processes and procedures
• Experience using Solumina MES, SAP ERP, MS Office Suite and Teams
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams to achieve business goals.
• Ability to work and effectively communicate with all levels of management, shop personnel and customers

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, vision benefits

• Life, short term disability, long term disability benefits

• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays

• 401-K with company match

• Other innovative benefits including deals and discounts

Learn More and Apply Now!

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 p