Associate Director of Maintenance - CFD; Onsite

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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 is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious.

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As the Associate Director of Maintenance - CFD you will lead the maintenance and facilities organization for a complex site, ensuring all equipment, systems, and infrastructure operate safely, reliably, and efficiently. You will own maintenance strategy, long‑term asset planning, operational readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives that support both day‑to‑day production and long-range business objectives. This role requires strong leadership, technical depth, and the ability to influence across functions and with senior leadership.

• Establish and execute long‑term maintenance and reliability strategies to support site objectives and operational continuity.
• Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to ensure equipment reliability, regulatory compliance, and environmental and safety standards.
• Lead maintenance planning, scheduling, and prioritization for the site to optimize resources and minimize downtime.
• Direct responses to complex equipment issues, ensuring thorough investigation, root‑cause analysis, and sustainable corrective actions.
• Manage maintenance resources including staffing, development, budgeting, spare parts, service contracts, and vendor performance.
• Drive cost‑reduction, energy‑efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives focused on asset lifecycle optimization and operational efficiency.
• Champion adoption of advanced maintenance technologies, reliability tools, and digital systems to enhance execution and performance.
• Partner strategically with operations, engineering, EHS, and senior leadership to understand needs, communicate impacts, and ensure the maintenance organization delivers high‑quality service and operational support.
• Set performance expectations and ensure the maintenance function meets productivity, responsiveness, and reliability goals for the site.

• Bachelor's degree and minimum 12 years of experience in machine tool maintenance, facilities, reliability, or operations, OR a Master's degree in a related field and a minimum of 10 years of experience in machine tool maintenance, facilities, reliability, or operations.
• Demonstrated success leading multi‑disciplinary teams and delivering high‑quality products.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

• Master’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or other…