Vanes Technical Manager (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-05-13

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-OBF1 ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG OBF1

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 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.

What You Will Do

• Manage a team of manufacturing engineers
• Provide technical and strategic leadership to process manufacturing engineers in support of Commercial and Military Programs
• Ensure the manufacturing engineering team is fully engaged, supporting delivery and part producibility
• Prioritize work to ensure critical needs are addressed and resources are allocated to the right areas
• Drive improvements in quality and delivery performance in support of program objectives
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to investigate quality or delivery issues and develop robust improvement plans
• Managing budget and staffing requirements while ensuring adherence to P&W’s quality and engineering procedures
• Collaborate with program offices, component product teams, customer representatives, and operations management
• Lead and support overall organizational objectives
• Hiring and developing employees within the engineering organization
• Provide mentorship and career development to the team
• Lead and drive quality control risk mitigation using PFMEA and additional process control tools.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology
• 10+ years of experience engineering experience or an Advanced degree in a related field and 8+ years of experience
• Minimum two years directly leading and managing a team
• US Citizen
• Understanding of technical data requirements

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced degree in Engineering with 8+ years of experience
• Demonstrated problem-solving experience using RCCA
• Experience in the design, development, and support of production hardware
• Proven ability to lead a multitude of cross-functional teams to achieve results
• Ability to craft clear communication and develop meaningful relationships
• Experience developing and executing high-impact strategic objectives
• Demonstrate skill and success in team leadership, facilitation, and coaching skills
• Working knowledge of shop practices, policies, and procedures governing manufacturing engineering support requirements as well as work instruction documentation for manufacturing processes
• Experience with the oversight of data integrity, reporting requirements, and key accountability metrics

Learn More & Apply Now

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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

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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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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