Capital Project Manager; Onsite

Location: US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-220A ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 220A

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Country: United States of America

Location: US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-220A ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 220A

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 information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

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.

The Capital Project Manager will support the CSMC Capital Projects organization by owning the technical lifecycle of new manufacturing equipment. This role supports the selection and oversight of new equipment as well as hands‑on technical support to Manufacturing Engineers (MEs), coordinates engineered startup activities, and drives alignment across Business Units to ensure seamless machine readiness and integration into production.

With technical aptitude, the Capital Project Manager will will support complex equipment installations and process improvements. While responsibilities span multiple initiatives, the Capital Project Manager will primarily focus on supporting F135 manufacturing growth within an active, operating module center.

• Own CEPO engineering activities including IR inputs, specification creation, requirements documentation, and technical coordination
• Lead machine drawing review (2D/3D), ensuring design compliance, manufacturability, and adherence to interface requirements
• Ensure EHS compliance throughout engineering phases of machine build and installation
• Own all pre‑installation engineering requirements including:

• Foundation drawings
• Utility requirements and interface specifications
• Supplier technical contacts and coordination

• Lead/participate in machine SAT/FAT activities and own closure of all punch‑list actions
• Collaborate with suppliers, PMs, and Facilities on technical machine build reviews, acceptance criteria, and installation sequencing
• Provide engineering oversight and troubleshooting during installation, prove‑out, and startup

• Provide hands‑on technical support to MEs during equipment readiness, prove‑out, and transformation activities
• Lead programming‑related engineering support (as applicable)
• Coordinate fixtures, tooling, and equipment interface requirements for new machinery
• Serve as the primary engineering contact for vendor technical support during build and startup

• Support Transformation Offload by ensuring technical process alignment between Business Units
• Track process improvements and assess their impact on production plans and technical readiness
• Implement CORE standards and lead engineering contributions to continuous improvement

• Partner closely with Operations, Facilities, EHS, Digital, Quality, and Project Managers to ensure equipment readiness
• Participate in risk identification and mitigation planning across technical and operational stakeholders
• Communicate engineering status, issues, and progress to leadership

• Full lifecycle exposure to advanced manufacturing equipment—from concept and spec creation to commissioning and operational handoff
• Hands‑on technical experience with machine programming, tooling integration, and engineering troubleshooting
• Deep knowledge of CEPO processes, technical drawings, machine…