M5 Manager

• Alloy Development

Position Details

Date Posted: 2026-01-27

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC

Role Type: Onsite

Travel Requirements: 10%

Salary Range: $132,400 USD - $251,600 USD

Requirements

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: Not Required

About the Role

Pratt & Whitney Materials and Processes Engineering (MPE) organization in East Hartford, CT has an opening for a M5 manager position to lead a group of individuals in the Alloy Development group. The candidate will lead a highly focused team in a high tech, fast moving and challenging environment. The team works at the interface of physical research and technical development of the technologies applied in aerospace jet engines. This is a technical supervisor position where the selected candidate will supervise a group of 12-15 Engineers and Technicians.

Note: Only candidates Internal to Engineering will be considered for this role.

What You Will Do

• Manage and lead a team of skilled engineers and technicians focused on Ni and ferrous alloy development to support both next generation engine designs and sustainment of the existing fleet.
• Establish project prioritization, allocate resources appropriately and hold team members accountable for achieving committed objectives on schedule.
• Monitor and review technical work for completeness and technical accuracy.
• Provide technical mentorship and coaching to direct reports on management and communication of risk and the execution of risk-based decision making.
• Evaluate team performance and develop strategic plan to execute to attract new talent to continue knowledge transition to the next generation of alloys engineers.
• Attract, hire, develop, and retain talent by coaching, encouraging, challenging, and ensuring that the talent is being developed for next generation of subject matter experts.
• Build effective relationships by collaborating with both internal and external customers and peers.
• Responsible for driving process improvements to solve problems or enhance the efficiency of the work area.
• Support the strategic vision for Discipline capabilities including identifying long-term strategic technology investments, roadmaps and help securing internal & external funding.
• Provide field & production support to meet business needs and customer requirements. Responsibilities would include root cause analysis, brainstorming solutions, implementing corrective actions, and ensuring elimination of the root cause.

Required Qualifications

• BS degree in technical or engineering discipline, preferably metallurgy, materials science, chemical engineering or mechanical engineering and minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
• OR Advanced degree in technical or engineering discipline, preferably metallurgy, materials science, chemical engineering or mechanical engineering and minimum 7 years of work experience.
• Ability to build positive relationships within and across teams.
• U.S. Citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant experience with processing, characterization, and mechanical properties of nickel-based and ferrous alloys including cast + wrought, powder metallurgy, and/or single crystal manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated skill as a team leader or manager in aerospace or defense industry.
• Experience in new material introductions and/or Technology maturation processes (For example TRL/MRL).
• Experience in establishing and managing collaborative projects, developing strategic partnerships within industry and/or academic institutions.
• Knowledge of and/or experience in physics-based materials and processes models at different length and time scales and associated experimental research to understand material properties.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short-term and 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
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (dependent upon level and collective-bargaining agreement status; not guaranteed and dependent upon individual performance, business unit performance, and/or company performance)
• Relocation package

Role Type Details

In addition to transforming the future of flight, Pratt & Whitney is also transforming how and where we work. 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 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 the commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of the office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

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.

Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

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.