Manager, Production Engineering

Manager, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations

As the Manager, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations you will lead a team of manufacturing, process, and design engineers, technicians, and support the production maintenance team to ensure efficient and effective product designs and manufacturing processes.

• Oversee the development, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing processes to meet production goals, quality standards, and cost objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve product quality, ensuring alignment with AS9100 requirements.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including planning, quality, and operations, to support new product introductions and resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Guide innovation efforts for manufacturing capabilities by contributing to and executing elements of our innovation roadmap, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Play a critical role in sustaining our Nadcap accreditation efforts, ensuring special processes meet the rigorous requirements for certification.
• Support the production maintenance team to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Mentor and develop team members to build technical expertise and leadership capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and prepare reports to communicate progress and identify areas for improvement.

• Advanced chassis design, brazing processes, manufacturing techniques and technologies in the aerospace, commercial and defense industries.
• Formal training in CORE (Customer Oriented Results & Excellence), RTX’s operating system designed to drive continuous improvement and enhance operational performance.
• Best practices for maintaining compliance with AS9100 standards and maintaining Nadcap accreditation.

• University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, lean principles, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated success in leading teams, including engineers, technicians, and maintenance personnel.
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and compliance with AS9100 standards.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in using manufacturing software and tools.

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in the aerospace or defense industry.
• Experience with Nadcap accreditation or special process compliance.
• Aluminum brazing, Design for Manufacturing, Epicor ERP system expertise.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program, Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits, Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning support.
• Adoption Assistance, Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.
• Additional benefits as described on request.

USD 107,500 - USD 204,500 (good faith estimate).

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.