Job Information
RTX Corporation FOD Prevention Associate Director (Hybrid) in East Hartford, Connecticut
Date Posted:
2024-02-28
Country:
United States of America
Location:
PW100: East Hartford 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 USA
Position Role Type:
Remote
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.
Innovation through diversity of thought. At Pratt & Whitney, we believe diversity of thought enables creativity, innovation, and a foundation for inclusion. By fostering an inclusive culture, we accept a shared accountability and responsibility to recognize, sponsor, coach, hire and promote talent equally. We welcome our employees to be their whole - best - selves at work because trust, respect and integrity, are a part of our DNA.
At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?
FOD Prevention Associate Director - Pratt & Whitney, East Hartford, CT
Summary:
The Foreign Object Damage & Debris (FOD) prevention Associate Director will assume the ownership of FOD prevention across the enterprise 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
Key Responsibilities:
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.
Monitoring of FOD Prevention Program effectiveness utilizing robust data analysis and CORE, continuous improvement, implementation.
Supporting related investigations, RCCA facilitation and provision of Subject Matter Expertise.
Oversight on preventive and corrective action implementation and sustained effectiveness.
Interfacing 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.
Leading/Chairing the PW FOD Council, and continually assessing effectiveness including, structure, membership, and participation.
Analysis of FOD Event data and communications to interested parties, stakeholders, and all levels of leadership.
Providing FOD Event metrics to associated dashboards, control towers, scorecards, etc.
Communication of FOD elimination/prevention opportunities, best practices, procedures, and standard work throughout the company, supply chain, and customers.
Benchmarking P&W against best-in-class FOD prevention practices.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree and 12 or more years of experience in a quality, continuous improvement, engineering, manufacturing, program/project management or other closely related industrial environment or a Masters degree and 10 or more years of experience in a quality, continuous improvement, engineering, manufacturing, program/project management or other closely related industrial environment.
Working knowledge of FOD prevention, quality and continuous improvement principles (such as CORE, Six Sigma and lean manufacturing).
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Computer skills- Proficient in Word, Power Point, Excel, Access, Project.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access some information under some programs/contracts.
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong problem solving skills.
Possess Excellent Judgment and professional maturity.
Analytical Skills.
Participate in Process Improvement efforts.
Strong desire to succeed and pursue personal growth and developmental opportunities.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently.
SAP working experience.
Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 in theory and practice.
What is my role type?
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:
- Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. This means that responsibilities of the job need to be performed onsite on a regular basis.
Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.
The salary range for this role is 143,000 USD - 287,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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