F135 Deputy Production Chief

Date Posted: 2026-01-12
Country: United States of America
Location: PW102: Middletown Aircraft Rd P.O. Box 611, Middletown, CT, 06457 USA
Position Role Type: Onsite
Security Clearance: None/Not Required

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

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. 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?

About the Role

The F135 Deputy Production Chief will drive industrial rate readiness throughout the Value Stream for the F135 Production Ramp. The F135 Deputy Production Chief is responsible for driving the program's delivery, quality, and cost goals, while also focusing on identifying and mitigating risk in the medium to long term. The Deputy Production Chief will also have the opportunity to be the operations point of contact for Pratt & Whitney's external customer and key program partners. This includes leading critical quarter program industrial reviews, supporting all customer-facing communications, and coordinating local and on-site meetings with cross-functional teams.

There is less than 20% travel associated with this role.

Responsibilities

• Support enterprise-wide/program/mod center capacity reviews; provide input into identification/mitigation of constraints
• Lead Value Stream Health Assessments on targeted parts; coordinate data acquisition, rollup & identification/tracking of actions
• Collaborate with key stakeholders on industrial recovery plans including top producibility, quality part drivers incl. active producer/supplier engagements
• Support all program activities with the coordination and maintenance of the program industrial plan with CIPTs, Module Centers, Partner Companies and Global Supply Chain
• Monitor part improvements through a series of Key Process Indicators and standard delivery metrics
• Support Military Engines SIOP Reviews
• Evaluate changes & assess impact to producers, production & sustainment
• Participate in strategic sourcing reviews across each commodity; make recommendations for new/additional sources based on current performance & future demand rqmts
• Engage in F135 Passport reviews for assigned vendors/parts - provide input & recommendations that support increased rates

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree and 12 years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing supply chain, program/project management or a related field; OR an advanced degree and 10 years of experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Preferred

• Experience in aerospace and government contracts
• Experience in Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering/Materials Management/Supply Chain/Continuous Improvement (CORE)
• Experience using SAP

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.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $157,200 USD - $298,800 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
• 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.