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RTX · 3 months ago

Director, Materials & Process Engineering (Onsite)

HCO02: Wheels & Brakes (Carbon)-Puebl 50 William White Blvd, Pueblo, CO, 81001 USA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$176K/yr - $352K/yr

12+ years exp

RTX is seeking an experienced Director of Materials and Process Engineering to oversee the Program Engineering teams across multiple sites. The role involves managing engineering support for production programs, ensuring product integrity, and leading Carbon R&D initiatives while maintaining compliance and driving continuous improvement.

AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Leads and directs site-based AMF Program Engineering Senior Managers, Carbon R&D Associate Director and the Dyno Test Lab Manager that report to this position and their respective teams

Responsible for Carbon Strategic Technology planning and execution of key Carbon R&D initiatives, including annual technology reviews and Techfest leadership for heat sink related technologies

Responsible for managing invention disclosure and intellectual property programs for Carbon Engineering

Responsible for all Carbon Engineering capex initiatives

Responsible for all production QARTO testing (supports release of production lots with Quality Assurance) and all pertinent Engineering Dyno testing

Responsible for ensuring carbon product health & integrity by managing the production specification and approval processes for legacy programs, new technology and NPI qualifications from raw material to end of life

Responsible for maintaining proactive process and product oversight to ensure that planned or unplanned process shifts do not negatively impact product performance or acceptance

Responsible for overseeing and conducting process-performance health updates, data mining, statistical analysis and product/process investigations

Supports and drives Engineering, SCM, Quality and Operational initiatives

Maintains a high level of compliance expectations (product integrity, export, ethics, EH&S, etc.)

Maintains a high level of OTD focus, drive for results and self-accountability, while maintaining a people-centric culture

Requires strong administrative, project management, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills

Responsible for Program Engineering RTX CORE activities

Requires the ability to deal with high levels of complex, technical ambiguity associated with tribological applications and the fortitude to forge new paths of fundamental understanding

Responsible for developing standard work and automating analytical capabilities where possible

Responsible for multi-site department budgets and administration

Actively attracts key talent, strong developer of employees, prepares leadership succession plans

Partners with Collins Global Engineering Centers, Troy Engineering and Collins Fellows to leverage resources and knowledge to support Carbon Engineering technology needs

Travel: 10-20%; predominantly domestic travel

Qualification

Materials ScienceEngineering ManagementProduct Integrity ManagementProject ManagementStatistical AnalysisRoot Cause AnalysisComposites ExperienceAerospace Industry ExperienceTechnical Ambiguity HandlingBudget ManagementTalent DevelopmentProcess OversightInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadership SkillsTeam Management

Required

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 14 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years of experience

A minimum of five (5) years of Engineering departmental supervision

Experience conducting product and process investigations, including Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA), with a focus on materials or manufacturing processes

Experience managing and executing a portfolio of projects of varying scope and complexity

Experience in product integrity management and qualification activities within a regulated industry

Experience in composites, chemical processes or materials science

Preferred

Advanced degree, preferably in Chemical, Ceramics, Composites, Materials or Mechanical Engineering with at least ten (10) years of relevant experience

MBA

Multi-site, multi-department managerial responsibilities

Extensive aerospace Industry experience

SAP & MES experience

High-temperature composites experience

Extensive carbon-carbon and/or Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC) material testing knowledge

Tribological applications

Statistical and data mining experience

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

Generous 401(k) plan that includes 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 you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection

Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning

Adoption Assistance

Autism Benefit

Employee Assistance Plan, including 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

And more!

Company

RTX

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RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.

Founded in 1922

Arlington, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees