Additive Manufacturing Discipline Lead

What You Will Do

The Additive Manufacturing Process and Capability Center (AMPCC) encompasses a critical mass of additive manufacturing (AM) process and industrialization experts, the necessary equipment, and develops the strategic collaborations needed to rapidly mature the technology and manufacturing readiness of AM. The AMPCC focuses on the research, development, and deployment of additive manufacturing tools and processes for our business units under the Additive Manufacturing Discipline Lead role.

• Building and leading a team of highly skilled engineers to accelerate the adoption of AM at RTX
• Developing strategies for advancing and disseminating the technology to the industrial teams
• Coordinating with RTX AM development teams and production sites to transition products into production
• Identifying technology and skill gaps and creating plans to close those gaps
• Prioritizing team resources to meet project deliverables on time and budget
• Supporting proposal development activities for new projects, processes, and equipment
• Engaging with industry leaders, suppliers, and machine OEMs on various projects and development opportunities
• Working cross‑functionally to enable agility and eliminate roadblocks
• Leading RCCA activities, capturing lessons learned, and implementing corrective actions
• Supporting troubleshooting and correcting issues associated with process or equipment
• Managing department budget, resource allocation, and tracking program spending

• Strong understanding of engineering principles and hands‑on experience working with additive equipment
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary, collaborative team environment focused on innovation and delivery
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience
• Previous experience with leading a team or complex projects and interfacing with multiple functions
• Highly visible, hands‑on approach to leading and supporting an advanced technology development team
• Strong planning, problem solving, organizational, and project management skills including a highly dynamic project mix with competing priorities
• Hands‑on experience with LPBF tools and equipment

• MS or PhD in Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing Engineering or related technical field with a minimum 10 years of industrial experience

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability coverage
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee assistance program and Employee Scholar Program
• Parental leave, paid time off, and holidays
• Annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs (subject to company performance)

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 protected class.