Business Unit Leader

Date Posted:

2026-06-18



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-NC-ASHEVILLE-330 ~ 330 Pratt Whitney Blvd ~ PRATT WHITNEY



Position Role Type:

Onsite



U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

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



Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required



Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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.

Asheville Hot Section operations is looking for a high-energy, dynamic team leader to fulfill a Business Unit Leader (BUL) (Onsite).

The BUL is responsible for driving exceptional performance in all key metrics: Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S), quality, delivery, cost reduction, and fostering employee engagement. You will manage and coach work area supervisors that are responsible for supervising ~100 hourly employees.
Moreover, you will build a team that is responsive and flexible, empowering employees from supervisors to operators.
Understanding and ultimately exceeding customer expectations is a strength you'll need in the BUL role.

What You Will Do:

• Excellent organization, prioritization, and interpersonal skills are important. And the ability to thrive in a team environment with high-performance expectations.
• Work to address issues and engage the workforce in achieving business unit goals.
• Establish work schedules taking into account customer requirements, resource availability, and other priorities.
• The BUL also assists in the development of strategic planning such as the development of forecasts, financial planning, training, and capital expenditures.
• Hold employees accountable while maintaining a key working relationship. Drive world-class safety culture and respond to all EH&S requirements promptly.
• Lead EH&S, continuous process improvement opportunities, hourly staff planning, and critical resource allocation to ensure that business metrics are met.
• Develop monthly delivery plans that align with customer needs and satisfy financial obligations.
• Oversight over supplier value stream.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a technical field
• 12 years of manufacturing operations experience
• Or possess an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of related experience.
• Requires deep management and leadership knowledge, to lead cross-department project teams or manage across multiple related departments.

Qualifications We Value:

• Working knowledge of continuous improvement principles.
• Understanding and ability to drive quality and customer satisfaction.

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance 
• Short-term disability, long-term disability and parental leave 
• 401(k) match 
• Flexible spending accounts 
• Employee assistance program 
• Employee Scholar Program (No waiting period!) 
• Paid time off including: 3 weeks of vacation, 5 personal sick days, 3 unpaid days for unique situations at supervisor discretion, and 12 paid government holidays

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.

As 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.

The salary range for this role is 157,200 USD - 298,800 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. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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