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U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance\n\nSecurity Clearance Type:\nDoD Clearance: Confidential\n\nSecurity Clearance Status:\nActive and existing security clearance required after day 1At 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.\nPratt & 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.\nPratt and Whitney has an opening for a Director, Ceramic Matrix Composites Center of Excellence (CMC-COE). It's an exciting opportunity for a Site Director and General Manager to lead the transition of CMCs from R&D to Low Rate Initial Production. This unique role is at the center of concurrent technology development along with it's scale-up and industrialization.\nWhat You Will Do:\nResponsible for the Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC) value stream & delivering CMC products to internal Pratt and Whitney customers.\n\nEstablishment and implementation of strategies for the industrialization of CMCs. Focus is on both short & long-term to achieve operationalizing of capabilities for the CMC enterprise.\n\nTransition of new materials and manufacturing processes, standards and operational plans to achieve strategies for the success of the CMC enterprise.\n\nThis role partners with Engineering and Operations Organizations across Pratt & Whitney to delivery Ceramic Matrix Composite Hot-section components for future military and commercial platforms.\n\nStrategic Leadership - Long-Term and Short-Term:\nDevelop and execute the long-term strategy for the industrialization of CMCs.\n\nEstablish the short-term strategic priorities required to accelerate transitions from R&D to Low-Rate production at the Carlsbad Center of Excellence (CoE).\n\nIdentify emerging trends, operational risks, capacity gaps, and innovation opportunities to guide strategic adjustments over multi-year horizons.\n\nDevelop strategy for full rate production CMC factory\n\nOperational Leadership & Organizational Management\n\nAccountable for the execution of the P&W industrial strategy for CMCs including capital and manpower.\n\nDriving collaboration across functions - (Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing EHS, Quality, Customers).\n\nCreating and developing the workforce and staffing plans for the site.\n\nPartner with finance and capital planning on annual operating plans, budgets, performance forecasts that align short-term objectives with long-term strategic direction\n\nUtilization of the RLPM and CORE operating system and strong goal alignment to execute strategies, Process, Tools, and Delivery Excellence\n\nResponsible for the quality and productivity output of the CMC facility including the responsibility for the seamless integration of Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering and Quality functions.\n\nImprove employee satisfaction, local and state community leadership, as well as compliance across the broad spectrum of RTX compliance focus areas.\n\nLeverage and build relationships within the Company, with internal and external customers, partners.\n\nResponsible for all areas of activity that have a direct impact on the health and safety of employees and the environment that appropriate safeguards are in place to fully support and implement all RTX EH&S policies and procedures in these areas.\n\nProvide full compliance with company policies in contracting with the U.S. government ensuring staff are aware of the policies and that their responsibilities and actions comply with and support these policies.\n\nTransformation & Change Management.\n\nChampion the P&W Leadership Operating Model (LOM) and transform a culture through collaboration and team development.\n\nDelivering of solutions at speed of relevance - Enablement of problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives.\n\nDesigning & streamlining workflows, developing & implementing education programs, governance, communication & stakeholder alignment.\n\nProvide executive-level reporting and performance insights to senior leaders at Pratt and Whitney.\n\nRepresent the CMC enterprise and ensure consistency in engagement.\n\nTravel - up to 25%\n\n Qualifications You Must Have:\nBachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Materials, Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial etc OR Equivalent) from a recognized university with 14+ years of relevant experience or 12yrs with an Advanced degree.\n\n5+ years of engineering leadership experience (people, operations, budgets, strategy) with 5+ years of familiarity with manufacturing and/or supply chain and/or engineering functions.\n\nConversant with statistical, continuous improvement, and problem-solving tools and techniques.\n\nFamiliarity with Quality Management Systems (AS 9100)w/ experience in product integrity, quality systems, and engineering change management.\n\nExperience driving transformation, standardization, and operational excellence with experience in implementation of CORE initiatives.\n\nQualifications We Prefer:\nExperience leading large teams (teams of teams).\n\nExperiences in Aerospace and Defense including EHS/PSM processes and CapEx projects.\n\nExperience in multi-site operations, or industrial environments.\n\nFamiliarity with Chemical Vapor Deposition or Chemical Vapor Infiltration Ability to travel up to 20-30% domestic and international\n\nWhat We Offer:\nBenefits\n\nRelocation Package\n\nLearn More & Apply Now!\nWhat is my role type?\nIn addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:\nOnsite - responsibilities for this job require candidates to work onsite within the manufacturing campus\n\nCandidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.\nAs part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.\nThe salary range for this role is 186,200 USD - 353,800 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.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 holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.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. 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