Associate Director, Maintenance (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-05-01

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-GA-MIDLAND-MPC 8801/8987 Macon Rd BLDG MPC

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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 Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world 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:

The Associate Director, Maintenance is the strategic and operational leader responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance, and long‑term health of all manufacturing assets supporting Pratt & Whitney’s Columbus blade business. This role oversees maintenance for high‑energy forge presses, precision grinding and milling centers, plating operations, and supporting utilities. The leader will set the vision for equipment reliability, elevate maintenance execution, and build a high‑performing team capable of supporting a world‑class aerospace manufacturing environment.

This position is ideal for a leader who thrives in complex operations, understands the demands of high‑precision manufacturing, and can translate strategy into measurable improvements in uptime, PM OTD, cost performance, and workforce capability.

Strategic Leadership & Reliability Roadmap

• Own the maintenance strategy for the blade business, ensuring alignment with production, quality, EH&S, and long‑range operations plans.

• Develop a multi‑year reliability roadmap covering asset lifecycle management, modernization, predictive technologies, and capital planning.

• Drive the shift from reactive to predictive maintenance through data analytics, condition monitoring, and disciplined root‑cause analysis.

Equipment Performance & Downtime Reduction

• Lead initiatives to reduce unplanned downtime across forging, machining, and plating operations, with a focus on chronic issue elimination.

• Improve OEE by strengthening preventive and predictive maintenance programs and ensuring PM OTD performance meets or exceeds targets.

• Partner with Engineering and Operations to ensure equipment readiness for rate increases, new product introduction, and process changes.

Operational Excellence & Maintenance Execution

• Oversee daily maintenance operations ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient execution of work across all shifts.

• Standardize maintenance processes, work instructions, and CMMS usage to improve planning, scheduling, and work order quality.

• Strengthen spare‑parts strategy, vendor management, and tooling standardization to support reliability and cost control.

Financial & Resource Stewardship

• Own the maintenance operating budget, including labor, materials, contracts, and capital recommendations.

• Identify and execute cost‑reduction opportunities without compromising equipment reliability or safety.

• Ensure the organization is staffed, trained, and structured to support a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

Leadership, Culture, & Talent Development

• Lead and develop a team of supervisors, planners, and skilled technicians, building a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

• Implement structured training programs, certification pathways, and cross‑skilling to strengthen workforce capability.

• Promote a culture where safety, quality, and reliability are non‑negotiable.

Cross‑Functional Partnership

• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, EH&S, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure equipment performance supports production goals.

• Provide maintenance input for capital projects, equipment upgrades, and process improvements.

• Represent maintenance performance and strategy in site leadership forums.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree and 12 or more years of experience in a machine tool maintenance environment OR a Master's degree and 10 or more years of experience in a machine tool maintenance environment

• Demonstrated success leading multi‑disciplinary teams and delivering high‑quality products

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Master’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.

• Experience in aerospace, defense, or other high‑precision manufacturing environments.

• Background in automation, digital manufacturing, advanced machining, or next‑generation manufacturing technologies.

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 attendselect 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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