Date Posted:
2026-01-30Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-220A ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 220APosition Role Type:
OnsiteU.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 RequiredSecurity Clearance Status:
Not RequiredPratt & 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.
Are you ready to go beyond?
What You Will Do:
We have an opportunity for a Product Delivery Center (PDC) Senior Manager - Foreign Object Debris assembles and test multiple commercial and military engine programs. We are looking for a Product Delivery Center (PDC) Senior Manager - Foreign Object Debris to provide leadership and support to a cross functional team of operations and quality members.
The Product Delivery Center (PDC) Senior Manager - Foreign Object Debris will assume the ownership of FOD prevention across the PDC sites and leads deployment of the FOD prevention program. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining associated procedures and standard work, deployment of the FOD prevention program, developing and maintaining required training, driving strategies applicable to FOD prevention and utilizing CORE tools to track, monitor, and improve effectiveness of the program. This position reports to the PDC Quality Director and is responsible for the following:
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Ownership of Foreign Object Damage & Debris (FOD) prevention process, deployment of FOD prevention program, related training, and compliance management; administration of FOD prevention methodology throughout the entire IPD Value Stream.
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Monitor FOD Prevention Program effectiveness utilizing robust data analysis and
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Responsible for implementing CORE (Customer Oriented Results and Excellence), continuous improvement, implementation.
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Support related investigations, RCCA facilitation and provision of Subject Matter Expertise; provide oversight on preventive and corrective action implementation and sustained effectiveness.
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Interface with audit teams and/or performing assessments and effectiveness checks as required based on performance, risk assessments, and implementation of preventive/corrective actions, as well as supporting external audits.
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Lead/Chair the FOD Council, and continually assessing effectiveness including, structure, membership, and participation.
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Analyze FOD Event data and communications to interested parties, stakeholders, and all levels of leadership; provide FOD Event metrics to associated dashboards, control towers, scorecards, etc.
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Communication of FOD elimination/prevention opportunities, best practices, procedures, and standard work throughout the company, supply chain, and customers; benchmark P&W against best-in-class FOD prevention practices.
Qualifications You Must Have:
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Bachelor’s Degree and 10 or more years of experience in a quality, engineering, manufacturing operations, program/project management or closely related industrial environment OR a Master's degree and 7 or more years' experience in a quality, engineering, manufacturing operations, program/project management or closely related industrial environment
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Working knowledge of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention, quality and continuous improvement principles(such as CORE, Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing)
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Experience in a team leadership/supervisory/managerial capacity
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Power Point, Excel, Access, Project)
Qualifications We Prefer:
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Product knowledge of major rotating, critical to quality hardware
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Demonstrated ability to interface with all levels of management and external customers (such as DCMA, FAA).
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Experience and knowledge of quality procedures, quality management systems, AS9100 and regulatory agency requirements.
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Project management experience
Learn More & Apply Now:
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.
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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