Principal Specialist, Continuous Improvement (Onsite)

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-WV-BRIDGEPORT-Midway Park Rd MIDWAY BLDG A

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

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

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the companys immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX the world largest aerospace and defense company 185000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the worlds 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:

The Principal Specialist Continuous Improvement plays a pivotal role in enhancing the organizations performance. Reporting to the Senior Director Strategy & Continuous Improvement this position offers a unique opportunity to lead and implement initiatives as part of our CORE Operating System (Customer Oriented Results & Excellence).

Based at our West Virginia facility the candidate will define and implement our continuous improvement vision while providing training continuous improvement coaching and change management needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and optimize processes establishing standard work protocols.

• Oversee the execution of continuous improvement initiatives within individual departments and the entire organization managing all aspects from idea generation to project execution and change management.

• Partner with business unit and value stream owners to implement best practices and industry-leading process improvement tools such as SIPOC Impact/Maturity analysis MFA QCPC 3P VSM and RCA.

• Coach and train key personnel to foster a continuous improvement culture providing ongoing support and resources.

• Coordinate with the CORE central team to ensure alignment with the organizations operating system standards.

• Support the sustainability and growth of the central council by networking with other CORE leaders and sharing best practices.

• Act as an advocate for elevating the organizations operating system program to benchmark levels through innovation culture transformation training and effective communication.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• A Bachelors degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience in an aerospace or manufacturing environment with a focus on continuous improvement or an Advanced Degree with a minimum of 3 years prior relevant experience

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Proven experience in a similar role with a focus on continuous improvement in both manufacturing and business environment. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.

• Demonstrate a high level of curiosity to identify improvement opportunities. Experience managing projects from inception to completion. Strong knowledge of Lean principles & tools such as: 6S VSM and Kaizen.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications

• ACE Associate or Practitioner certification or CORE Apprentice or Champion certification.

• Continuous improvement diploma or certification. Experienced in applying the Six Sigma toolset.

What is my role type

In addition to transforming the future of flight we are also transforming how and where we work. Weve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is: Onsite

• 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.

Learn More & Apply Now!

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 86800 USD - 165200 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 candidates 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 companys 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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