Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering Manager (Onsite)

Date Posted

2026-04-06

Country

United States of America

Location

US-VA-CHARLOTTESVILLE-1180 ~ 1180 Seminole Trl ~ SEMINOLE

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

Company Overview

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

Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering Manager will be responsible for supporting Engineering requirements within Operations. You'll lead a team of product & process engineers/technicians that support all aspects of production of existing designs, as well as implementing and integrating novel materials and approaches for manufacturing of Anti‑scatter grids, Ceramic cores supporting turbine airfoil and component production. TOMO Direct Metal applications.

• This position at Mikro Systems (subsidiary of Pratt & Whitney) in Charlottesville, VA. The work associated with this position will be onsite.
• Develops and improves products and facilitates manufacturing operations.
• Identifying and implementing new manufacturing processes and associated equipment.
• Supplying resources for addressing real time problem resolution on the shop floor.
• Monitoring product yield and cost and driving improvements to both.
• Supporting MRL progression of all products.
• Supporting LRIP and transition from design and development phases into production phase.
• Reviewing designs, drawings, and working plans to improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations.
• Provides technical leadership and assists in training less experienced engineers to help them diagnose and solve problems and build capabilities.
• Implementing process certification methodologies into all processes.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or related degree with 8 years of engineering or other relevant experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in a manufacturing engineering role.
• Ceramic and metal powder experience in the production of product. Ideal applicant has experience with epoxies and molding/injection molding experience.
• Familiar with Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) tools

Role Type Explanation

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.

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.

Benefits

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.

Incentive Compensation

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.

Additional Information

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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