Team Leader - 1st Shift (Onsite

Team Leader – Manufacturing Operations

At RTX, the world's 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 cell operations to deliver on safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets consistent with RTX performance commitments.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by leveraging CORE methodologies and engaging employees in problem-solving and waste-reduction activities.
• Serve as the cell's primary driver of Environmental, Health & Safety compliance, ensuring adherence to RTX standards and governing regulations.
• Coordinate day-to-day workflow across machining, inspection, welding, material preparation, and finishing processes.
• Execute and manage production schedules; oversee labor allocation, daily assignments, and overtime planning.
• Monitor work in process, identify constraints, and implement corrective actions to maintain steady flow and on-time delivery.
• Train and develop team members, ensuring skill readiness, cross-training, and alignment with RTX competency expectations.
• Conduct performance evaluations and manage disciplinary actions per company policies and procedures.
• Interpret and communicate technical specifications, drawings, and job orders to ensure accurate execution of work.
• Ensure all Standard Work, Operating Procedures, and work instructions are followed consistently.
• Partner with peer supervisors and cross-functional teams to maintain alignment, resolve issues, and support shared objectives.
• Lead weekly toolbox meetings to reinforce safety, communicate priorities, and drive operational clarity.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready work environment, supporting RTX's culture of compliance and operational excellence.
• Serve as acting supervisor during the Business Unit Manager's absence.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to solve practical problems and manage multiple operational variables.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, safety requirements, and procedural guidelines.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D. in the US) with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience

Qualifications We Prefer:

• 2 years of experience in manufacturing or operations with demonstrated leadership capability.
• Experience working within an FAA repair station environment.
• Background in leading skilled technicians in production, repair, or refurbishment operations.
• Experience using SAP and Solumina systems.
• A&P certificate or eligibility for an FAA repairman's certificate.

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

Pratt & Whitney Grand Prairie, TX is a FAA regulated facility and as such under the U.S. Departments of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with FAA Guidelines. Candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing as a pre-employment contingency and also subject to ongoing random testing as an employee per FAA's regulation 14 CFR part 120, as well as 49 CFR part 40.

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 personal responsibility.

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.

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 or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.