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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?

As a member of the Operations Learning organization, the Training Manager role will be a key member of a dynamic team responsible for leading the development, delivery and ongoing management of technical training for our production workforce and skills proficiency of our frontline leaders. They will be a strategic partner to operations leaders that build Pratt & Whitney’s most advanced propulsion systems, which power military and commercial customers around the globe. These include the component manufacturing and final assembly and test of the F135, F100, V2500, PW4000 and PW1100G (neo) engines. The Training Manager will engage business leaders to assess current and future training needs and institute training plans for new, existing, and future employees to ensure a world class workforce.

This position will lead New Hire Onboarding and Apprentice & School-to-Work programs and maximize our utilization of federal and state funding. This includes, but is not limited to, apprentice and school to work program development, execution, maximizing grant capture for training, application for and the managements of grants. The position also manages all aspects of the Employee Training Center.

The position will work closely with members of the Operations Learning team, leading, co-leading or contributing to special projects or administration that drive continuous improvement, transformation and smooth operation of the production training function. The position may be responsible for managing technical trainers or other support staff and will cross train to serve as back up support for peer training managers responsible for a manufacturing / assembly site. The position will support the management and administration of a digital training platform to drive efficient and effective skilling and qualification of manufacturing employees, while reducing training cycle time. This includes, but is not limited to, managing training growth, creating and fostering training partner relationships, establishing traditional and blended learning solutions, monitoring training KPIs, and defining procedural aspects related to technical training.

The position is in Middletown, CT and supports module center operations (primarily Connecticut Operations, with periodic support of sites in other US locations). 

What You Will Do:

• Develop and maintain standardized New Hire curriculum for employees at Pratt and Whitney Connecticut plants for the Operations and Technical Training content.
• Develop the CT Pipeline strategy and partner with CT training managers for execution. Conduct Assessments for technical skill gap assessment and train gaps.
• Establish standard work and best practices that can be leveraged across the business for Apprentice Programs, New Hire Orientation, and pipeline partnerships.
• Manage the Apprenticeship program in partnership with the Union. Understand the landscape for CT State funding for training programs and maximize P&W funding.
• Apply for and manage grant funding. Partner with key stakeholders to develop, maintain and deploy training. Facilitate and deliver technical training through various delivery methods (in person, on-line, self-directed, etc.).

• Support ongoing management and administration of production training skills qualification digital platform. Actively participate in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to meet Training Department objectives.
• Partner with third-party vendors to deliver training on new and existing equipment, processes, and competencies. Assure compliance with training documentation procedures and record maintenance requirements, including preparation for and support during internal and external audits. Assist the Operations and Operational Excellence teams in other areas as needed.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience and 8+years prior relevant Machining or Quality experience, OR an Advanced Degree in a related field and a Minimum 5+ years prior relevant Machining or Quality experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Work schedule: Onsite and must be willing to support pre- and post-shift training, weekend, other alternate schedules to meet organizational training needs.
• Travel up to 10.
   

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Proven project management skills, including the ability to coordinate and complete project objectives on time and within budget.
• 3+ years of experience in technical training, certificate as a Train-the-Trainer.
• Demonstrated knowledge of lean principles.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; and excellent overall technical skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing process for PDC (jet engine assembly and test and/or for CSMC (turning, grinding, milling, linear friction welding, inertia bonding) and or for HSMC (vanes, blades, advanced coatings, welding, machining).
• Exposure to Industry 4.0.
• Advanced Blueprint Interpretation and GD&T Skills.
• Proven experience designing, writing technical content, and evaluation deliverables under aggressive timelines in a manufacturing setting.
• Passion for learning new equipment, ideas and systems quickly, combined with the ability to translate business requirements into employee friendly training materials.

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.

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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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