Account Specialist

• Composites Supply Chain

Date Posted: 2026-02-05
Country: United States of America
Location: US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-220A ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 220A
Position Role Type: Onsite

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• Security Clearance: Not Required

About Pratt & Whitney

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up.

About the Role

The Composites Team, a part of Pratt & Whitney's Global Supply Chain, is looking for an Account Specialist (AS) in support of the Composites Value Stream to manage composite suppliers and requires outstanding problem-solving skills & the ability to build efficient working relationships across the many P&W functional groups; Quality, Materials, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, MCL, ESA, Global Work Share and multiple suppliers.

As an Account Specialist your main responsibility will be to ensure an uninterrupted flow of parts to production while meeting specific quality, delivery, and contractual requirements. You will be the main point of contact for the suppliers you manage, and you will coordinate and lead actions pertaining to business continuity and improvement. The position will report to the Supply Chain Manager for value assist and suppliers escalation.

Responsibilities

• Procurement of Composites material to support all major engine programs at Pratt & Whitney
• Supplier management of on-time delivery, leading indicator metrics, and capacity ramp plans
• Build positive relationships with supplier, internal and external stakeholders, and lead cross functional coordination between Quality, Materials, Continuous Improvement, Production Readiness, Industrial, Programs, Engineering, MCL, ESA, and multiple suppliers
• Utilize strong project management skills to ensure successful execution of tactical plans and product transitions
• Demonstrate strong communication skills, specifically conversational, email, telephone, and occasional presentations
• Hold the suppliers and Pratt & Whitney team members equally accountable to meet the milestone plan committed to the customer
• Conduct Standard Product Purchasing, including order placement, coordinating demand and scheduling, supplier relationship management and delivery assurance
• Comply with all aspects of the Pratt & Whitney Procurement Manual, GSC Standard Work, UTC Code of Ethics, International Trade Compliance, & Transition Standard Work (TSW)
• 25% travel to suppliers

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Manufacturing, Business, Supply Chain or related field and 2 years of Operations, Planning, Supply Chain, Business or related experience
• Working knowledge in SAP / MS Office
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Degree
• Proven Project Management experience
• Experience in a Supply Chain or Project Engineering role
• Aerospace experience
• Experience with P&W procurement systems and standard work
• Delivery assurance and risk mitigation experience
• CORE experience and analytical/metrics driven approach

Work Arrangement

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.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $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.

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

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.

About RTX

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.