General Manager, Advanced Coating Technologies (ACT) (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-10-29



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-NY-MIDDLETOWN-225 ~ 225 Tower Dr ~ TOWER 225



Position Role Type:

Unspecified



U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.



Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required



Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do:

Pratt & Whitney Advanced Coatings Technologies (ACT), located in Middletown, NY, is a business unit within the Pratt & Whitney Operations Hot Section Module Center. ACT provides industry‑leading coating applications for turbine blades, vanes, and other hot‑section components to major turbine engine manufacturers.

We are seekinga General Manager, Advanced Coating Technologies (ACT) to provide strategic, operational, and cultural leadership to drive performance, organizational excellence, and profitable growth across ACT’s multi‑building manufacturing footprint.

• Provide overall leadership for ACT, ensuring the design, deployment, and continuous improvement of organizational standard work critical to success in a rapid‑growth environment.
• Lead all aspects of business performance, including EH&S, CORE, OEE, OLE, Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen, quality, cost productivity, on‑time delivery, customer satisfaction, employee development, and site‑level performance measures.
• Ensure compliance with state, county, local, and internal RTX and P&W regulatory requirements, maintaining a strong culture of safety, integrity, and operational discipline.
• Maintain FAA and EASA repair certifications, ensuring all processes, documentation, and quality systems meet regulatory and customer standards.
• Lead ACT’s function as the coatings center of excellence, driving innovation, the development of highly engineered coating processes, and delivery of industry‑leading quality, yield, and competitive cost structures.
• Oversee ACT’s three-building operating footprint, optimizing capacity planning, layout, material flow, and capital investment strategy to meet current and future program demand.
• Periodic travel between Connecticut and New York

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree and 12 or more years of relevant experience OR a Master’s degree and 10 or more years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated success in operations management, program management, engineering, and customer support functions in the aerospace industry.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Collaboration skills and demonstrated experience working effectively with all levels of leadership, employees, and customers.
• Experience in cost reduction, project management, process improvement, marketing and sales, and business analysis

Learn More & Apply Now:

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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.

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.
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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