RTX · 1 month ago
M4 Bike Shop Mechanical Fabrication Section Leader
AZ872: RMS AP Bldg 914 1151 East Hermans Road Building 914, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$101K/yr - $203K/yr
8+ years expRTX is a leading company focused on providing innovative engineering solutions. The Mechanical Fabrication Section Leader will lead a team of machine shop technicians, ensuring efficient operations and fostering employee development while overseeing the fabrication and prototyping processes.
AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead a group of approximately 15 machine shop technicians who primarily interface with CNC and manual milling and turning operations
Supervise a team of up to 15 individuals working closely with section members on their performance and career development goals
Be responsible for maintaining section capabilities as well as ensuring that the Bike Shop is adequately staffed
Management duties include performance development and appraisal, salary planning, manpower planning, career coaching, and ensuring adherence to company policies
Contribute to the technical oversight of employees, monitor project execution and on-time delivery, and provide technical expertise in direct support of their section
Ensure two-way communication for section members; serve as the day-to-day liaison to the Department Leader concerning employee job assignments, performance impact and recognition
Provide material and labor estimates for shop work and conduct bid reviews
Provide engineering review of fabrication requests and redline documentation
Lead monthly team meetings that provide communication, flow down and training
Manage manpower needs, including interviewing, hiring, and on-boarding
Help employees create and implement career growth and training plans and Conduct performance impact discussions
Qualification
Required
Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience OR In absence of a degree, twelve (12) years of relevant experience is required
Experience with prototype fabrication, production, or machine shop operations
Experience leading in a machining, fabrication, or production environment, including responsibility for cost, quality, or/and schedule performance
Experience using CREO or other Computer Aided Design (CAD) program
Preferred
A master's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
Working knowledge of materials including metals, plastics, and composites
Familiarity with the capabilities of, and when to utilize, water jet cutting, manual and Computer Numeric Control (CNC) milling and turning, welding, composite layup, and elastomer molding
Experience creating or/and reading mechanical drawings, including understanding Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Strong ability to work collaboratively in a diverse and dynamic environment
Experience in a direct customer-facing role
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
Active DoD clearance: Secret or higher
Benefits
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
Holidays
Company
RTX
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.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.2MKey Investors
LIFT Ecosystem Accelerator
2024-02-22Grant· $0.2M
2019-06-09Acquired
2010-01-14Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
Daniel Conroy
Chief Technology Officer - Digital
Kevin DaSilva
Corporate Vice President & Treasurer
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