General Manager, Advanced Coating Technologies; ACT); Onsite

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United States of America

Location:

US-NY-MIDDLETOWN-225 ~ 225 Tower Dr ~ TOWER 225 Position Role Type:
Unspecified U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems. 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.

Pratt & Whitney Advanced Coatings Technologies (ACT), located in Middletown, NY, is a business unit within the Pratt & Whitney Operations Hot Section Module Center.

ACT provides industry‑leading coating applications for turbine blades, vanes, and other hot‑section components to major turbine engine manufacturers.

We are seeking a General Manager, Advanced Coating Technologies (ACT) to provide strategic, operational, and cultural leadership to drive performance, organizational excellence, and profitable growth across ACT’s multi‑building manufacturing footprint.

Provide overall leadership for ACT, ensuring the design, deployment, and continuous improvement of organizational standard work critical to success in a rapid‑growth environment.

Lead all aspects of business performance, including EH&S, CORE, OEE, OLE, Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen, quality, cost productivity, on‑time delivery, customer satisfaction, employee development, and site‑level performance measures.

Ensure compliance with state, county, local, and internal RTX and P&W regulatory requirements, maintaining a strong culture of safety, integrity, and operational discipline.

Maintain FAA and EASA repair certifications, ensuring all processes, documentation, and quality systems meet regulatory and customer standards.

Lead ACT’s function as the coatings center of excellence, driving innovation, the development of highly engineered coating processes, and delivery of industry‑leading quality, yield, and competitive cost structures.

Oversee ACT’s three‑building operating footprint, optimizing capacity planning, layout, material flow, and capital investment strategy to meet current and future program demand.

Periodic travel between Connecticut and New York.

• Bachelor’s degree and 12 or more years of relevant experience OR a Master’s degree and 10 or more years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated success in operations management, program management, engineering, and customer support functions in the aerospace industry.

• Collaboration skills and demonstrated experience working effectively with all levels of leadership, employees, and customers.
• Experience in cost reduction, project management, process improvement, marketing and sales, and business analysis.

The salary range for this role is 157,200 USD - 298,800 USD.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and…