Cell Leader

• AWW

Date Posted: 2026-02-09

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-220A ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 220A

Position Role Type: Onsite

Employment 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 the Role

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. Are you ready to go beyond?

Shift Hours: Friday, Saturday & Sunday 6 AM-6 PM

Training: 1st shift for approximately 3 months

Responsibilities

• The Cell Leader
• AWW will provide leadership and direction with emphasis on team building through the following:
• Provide leadership through employee meetings and effective communications
• Develop an efficient team responsible for engine assembly
• Establish standards and expectations for work effort and performance for subordinates
• Give constant feedback on performance to those standards
• Communicate with other department personnel and customers to ensure customer satisfaction
• Actively address issues and engage the workforce in achieving production goals
• Allocate and assign resources and coach employees to improve performance when needed
• Perform administrative functions as related to bargaining unit employees including maintaining training, quality, and attendance records
• Manage cell overtime and equitably distribute among employees
• Ensure all employees are fully trained in required aspects of Environmental Health & Safety
• Maintain World Class safety culture and respond to all Environmental Health & Safety requirements promptly
• Ensure department equipment is clean, properly maintained, with records and labels properly affixed
• Optimize equipment uptime while meeting all safety requirements
• Ensure full involvement in continuous improvement initiatives is consistently upheld
• Utilize continuous improvement tools to improve production, performance, and reduce scrap, rework, and repair
• Achieve continuous improvement levels as planned
• Ensure compliance to all Quality policies and procedures
• Control quality, productivity, and process flow to meet customer Material Requirement Planning (MRP) requirements
• Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction

Qualifications

Must Have

• Bachelor's degree and minimum 2 years experience in an engineering, manufacturing, operations, production, quality or related industrial environment

OR

• Associate's degree and minimum 4 years' experience in an engineering, manufacturing, operations, production, quality or related industrial environment

OR

• In absence of a degree, 6 or more years' experience in an engineering, manufacturing, operations, production, quality or related industrial environment

• Experience in MS Office applications, specifically MS Power

Point and Excel:

Preferred

• STEM degree
• Experience as a team lead
• Continuous improvement certificates/training such as 6 sigma practitioner/Professional certification
• Understanding of Environmental Health & Safety principles

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.

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.

Eligible Benefits

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 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
• 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.