Date Posted:

2026-02-13

Country:

United States of America:

Location:

US-AR-SPRINGDALE-BLDG 3 ~ 275 E Robinson Ave ~ BLDG 3

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

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.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

What You Will Do:

The Aftermarket Repair organization (PSD) located in Springdale, AR is looking for a Cell Leader for its 2nd shift operations. This site employs 250+ employees. You will lead a team of 25-30 employees on a growing shift.

You'll be tasked with meeting EHS, customer, quality, delivery, and financial goals within the facility. With guidance, you will set operational directions on case repair completion, training plans, production scheduling, project implementation, continuous improvement, and communication with leadership/direct employees.

This position reports to and collaborates with the site's Operations Manager and will support 2nd shift operations.

Typical working hours are 2: 30PM – 11:30PM, Monday – Friday. Training is available and may be required on our 1st shift for up to 3 months.

Key Responsibilities:

• Production control and scheduling, allocating work to employees on the shift

• Provide strong leadership and direction with emphasis on team building through weekly toolbox meetings, monthly All Hands meetings, effective communications, and in developing an efficient team that is responsive to production requirements and change

• Establish work schedules - considering customer requirements, resource availability, and other priorities

• Work to address issues and engage the workforce in achieving cell goals

• Communicate requirements to peers at supporting processes to ensure smooth process flow

• Hold employees accountable while maintaining a key working relationship

• Ensure world-class safety and quality culture is maintained and respond to all EH&S and Quality requirements promptly

• Ensure full involvement in CORE continuous improvement initiatives - utilize established tools to improve production, performance, and reduce scrap/rework/repair

• Control quality, productivity and process flow to meet COPQ requirements while ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Advanced degree and 6+ months of experience in Military, Manufacturing, Business Operations Management, Engineering, Logistics, Aerospace or Aftermarket industry; OR Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of relevant industry experience;OR Associate’s degree and 4+ years of relevant industry experience;OR High School diploma or Military / Technical Training and 6+ years of relevant industry experience

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Degree in STEM field; Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering fields preferred.

• Personnel management experience, particularly within a bargaining unit / union workforce environment.

• Proven ability to lead mentoring, coaching, developing talent and motivate teams to achieve business goals.

• Aftermarket Aerospace and Overhaul and Repair (MRO) industry experience

• Ability to read and interpret technical data, blueprints, and engineering drawings.

• Organizational and project management skills, PMP certification preferred.

• Working knowledge of shop practices, quality standards, processes and procedures

• Understanding of continuous improvement tools and principles (CORE/ACE, LEAN/Six Sigma, QCPC and RCCA).

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, SAP and Solumina MES.

• Ability to work and effectively communicate with all levels of management, shop personnel and customers.

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:

• 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.

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.

Learn more & apply today!

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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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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