Senior Technical Manager - Manufacturing Engineering; Onsite

Senior Technical Manager - Manufacturing Engineering

Location:

Middletown, CT, USA (Onsite)

• Lead a team of Manufacturing Engineers and NC Programmers responsible for working with Machine Tool Manufacturers during the procurement of new equipment and for the qualification of equipment in the Mod Center.
• Develop strategy and phased approach for installing and qualifying multiple machines in parallel to support increased rates starting in 2028.
• Support overall Mod Center transformation plan, including cross‑qualifying current processes and equipment, and designing shop floor layout.
• Support the Mod Center's commitments to customers and set and maintain priorities for process planning, NC programming, process development, and implementation of new processes and startup of new capital equipment that align with Mod Center goals and improvement targets.
• Understand the skills of the Manufacturing Engineering staff and lead proficiency growth by aligning individual needs with available formal and informal training, including OJT (on the job training).
• Build relationships with all functions across the Mod Center to enable collaboration and teamwork.

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 or more years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing, machine shop, operations management, project management, quality or related industrial environment.
• Master’s degree and 7 or more years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing, machine shop, operations management, project management, quality or related industrial environment.
• Understanding of continuous improvement tools such as Six Sigma and Lean.
• Prior experience in supervisory/management/lead capacity.
• Experience with conventional machining manufacturing processes.
• Project management experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

• Manufacturing experience of rotating parts like turbine/compressor disks.
• Manufacturing engineering leadership experience.
• Familiarity with inspection methods, First Article Inspections (FAI) and nondestructive evaluation of materials.
• Six Sigma Black Belt/Green Belt.

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.