Business Unit Leader - Asheville; Onsite

Business Unit Leader (BUL) – Asheville, North Carolina

At Pratt & Whitney, a world leader in aircraft engine design and manufacture, we are seeking a high-energy, dynamic team leader for Asheville Hot Section Operations.

• Drive exceptional performance across Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), quality, delivery, and cost metrics.
• Manage and coach supervisors who oversee approximately 100 hourly employees.
• Build a responsive and flexible team, empowering employees from supervisors to operators.
• Lead EHS initiatives, continuous process improvement opportunities, hourly staff planning, and critical resource allocation.
• Assist in strategic planning, including forecasts, financial planning, training, and capital expenditures.
• Establish work schedules considering customer requirements and resource availability.
• Address issues and engage the workforce in achieving business unit goals.
• Hold employees accountable while maintaining key working relationships.
• Drive a world‑class safety culture and respond promptly to all EHS requirements.
• Develop monthly delivery plans aligned with customer needs and financial obligations.
• Oversee supplier value stream performance.

• University Degree (or equivalent experience) with a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience; or advanced degree with a minimum of 7 years of experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role.
• Excellent communication skills across all levels of management, peers, customers, and clients.
• Strong project‑management skills.
• Working knowledge of continuous improvement principles.
• Ability to drive quality and customer satisfaction.
• Self‑directed, quick learner with a track record of proven results.
• U.S. citizenship required due to government contracts.

• Master’s degree in engineering, operations, business, or a technical field with 6+ years of aerospace operations experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, business, or a technical field with 12+ years of aerospace operations experience.

$132,400 – $251,600 USD (annual)

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability, parental leave
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program (no waiting period)
• Paid time off: 3 weeks vacation, 5 personal sick days, 3 unpaid days for unique situations at supervisor discretion, 12 paid government holidays

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, veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action and compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

Asheville, North Carolina – 330 Pratt Whitney Blvd, US-NC-ASHEVILLE-330

No clearance required; U.S. citizenship required for access under this contract.