Operational Excellence Coordinator (Onsite)

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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. 

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

Innovation through diversity of thought. At Pratt & Whitney, we believe diversity of thought enables creativity, innovation, and a foundation for inclusion. By fostering an inclusive culture, we accept a shared accountability and responsibility to recognize, sponsor, coach, hire and promote talent equally. We welcome our employees to be their whole - best - selves at work because trust, respect and integrity, are a part of our DNA.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

What You Will Do

The intent of this role is to have an hourly associate engage in and support Operations Excellence (OpEx) process improvement actions in the business unit.  This role is in direct support of NBAS strategic goals and continuous improvement projects while working with the OpEx disciplines (M.E., CORE, Transitions, MRL and I.E.). This role includes but is not limited to:

• Perform time studies in support of Industrial Engineering Lead engineered standards.
• Provide Training for OpX techs as they come into the role
• Recommend and participate in continuous improvement activities including visual factory roll out, productivity improvements and all machine activities such as new capital, moved equipment or reprocessing.
• Help create and modify manufacturing standard work.
• Document improvement events ensuring standard work is adhered to for adequate planning, preparation and follow-through, as well as for tools and process used in these events.
• Provide coaching to leadership to help facilitate and deploy Standard Production System processes and tools.
• Capability to define MSW and deploy within a manufacturing and business process setting.
• Identify material flow opportunities to eliminate waste and improve customer demand output.
• Ability to facilitate CORE Events as it relates to area needs (I.E. Standard, Real Time Problem Solving, etc.)
• Facilitate transition plans to ensure parts are insourced/outsourced on time to minimize customer impact.
• Facilitate small groups and meetings.
• Supports leadership and frontline staff with implementation of improvement activities and problem solving.
• Ability to provide mentorship to incoming OPEX BU Technicians
• Hours are 6:30m-3:00pm

Preferred skill include:

• Ability to work and speak to various levels of organization.

• Proven history of driven improvements in all aspects of the business needs.
• Teamwork and team building capability/effective team building skills.
• Analytical and observational skills
• Process improvement experience.
• CORE Professional Training and Events
• Ability to lead and facilitate events with all functional levels of leadership.
• Able to document and measure results.
• Strong project management skills.
• Able to use Microsoft Office software including PowerPoint, and Excel
• Understand CORE Methodologies as it relates Standard Production System(SPS), MSW, VSM, and 5S Visual Factory
• Strong written/verbal communication.
• Strong troubleshooting/Problem-solving skills.
• Able to influence and motivate others.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong conflict management/mediation skills
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English

Qualifications You Must have

• High School or GED
• 5+ years of relevant experience in production manufacturing, OR a completed degree/certificate from a post-secondary or vocational school in a related field with 3+ years production manufacturing experience

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Qualifications We Prefer

• Previous CORE Experience / Operational Excellence experience
• 2 plus years trades training

• Ability to work from complicated drawings, sketches, electronically transmitted programs, graphic design data and specification tables
• Use of advanced shop mathematics including geometry and trigonometry. 
• Use precision measuring, testing and checking instruments and related equipment. 
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent computer skills: CAPP2, UG, NXManager, TeamCenter, SAP, Excel, Minitab, Powerpoint, Outlook
• Flexibility around shifts, for training and to maintain workflow, to include overtime

What We Offer

Bonus Plan – eligible to participate in the Companys Aerospace Variable Plan (AVP)
Comprehensive Benefits Program - medical, dental, vision and life insurance
Paid time off including vacation, personal/sick time, and holidays
Additional Leaves including short-term & long-term disability, parental leave, bereavement leave, jury duty coverage, and military leave
Savings & Investment Plan with company match & employer contributions
Flexible savings and spending accounts
Employee Assistance Program with onsite and referral resources to support a Healthy You
Employee Scholar Program – one of the most comprehensive company-sponsored employee education programs in the world (No waiting period!)
Employee discounts and rebates program

Learn More and Apply Now!

What is my role type?

In 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:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.

Candidates 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.

Must be a U.S. Citizen. This position may require access to systems/tools that are restricted to individuals who possess US citizenship 

reempowerprogram  

This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program.  The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey.  Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience.  Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.   

Minimum Program Qualifications:  

     Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application  

     Have prior experience in functional area of interest  

     Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position  

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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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