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At RTX, the worlds 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 spanet 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.

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.

Are you ready to go beyond?

What You Will Do:

As the Associate Director of Maintenance - CFD you will lead the maintenance and facilities organization for a complex site, ensuring all equipment, systems, and infrastructure operate safely, reliably, and efficiently. You will own maintenance strategy, long‑term asset planning, operational readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives that support both day‑to‑day production and long-range business objectives. This role requires strong leadership, technical depth, and the ability to influence across functions and with senior leadership.

• Establish and execute long‑term maintenance and reliability strategies to support site objectives and operational continuity.

• Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to ensure equipment reliability, regulatory compliance, and environmental and safety standards

• Lead maintenance planning, scheduling, and prioritization for the site to optimize resources and minimize downtime.

• Direct responses to complex equipment issues, ensuring thorough investigation, root‑cause analysis, and sustainable corrective actions.

• Manage maintenance resources including staffing, development, budgeting, spare parts, service contracts, and vendor performance.

• Drive cost‑reduction, energy‑efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives focused on asset lifecycle optimization and operational efficiency.

• Champion adoption of advanced maintenance technologies, reliability tools, and digital systems to enhance execution and performance.

• Partner strategically with operations, engineering, EHS, and senior leadership to understand needs, communicate impacts, and ensure the maintenance organization delivers high‑quality service and operational support.

• Set performance expectations and ensure the maintenance function meets productivity, responsiveness, and reliability goals for the site.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelors degree and minimum 12 years of experience in machine tool maintenance, facilities, reliability, or operations, OR a Masters degree in a related field and a minimum of 10 years of of experience in machine tool maintenance, facilities, reliability, or operations experience

• Demonstrated success leading multi‑disciplinary teams and delivering high‑quality products

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Master’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.

• Experience in aerospace, defense, or other high‑precision manufacturing environments.

• Experience using process control/ Six-Sigma and/or Lean manufacturing tools

• Working knowledge of SAP

• Proven success in operational leadership, capacity expansion and implementing productivity improvements.

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 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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