Associate Director - Capital Equipment

Date Posted:

2026-10-26



Country:

United States of America



Location:

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



Position Role Type:

Hybrid



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'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 and Whitney is seeking an Associate Director, Capital Equipment, to lead a team of Capital Equipment Engineers responsible for the execution of large-scale capital equipment projects across the Pratt and Whitney Operations network. This role provides technical leadership, operational direction, resource management, and project governance across the Pratt and Whitney capital equipment portfolio. The selected candidate will own the development and control of equipment standards, oversee technical contract development and compliance, manage capital expenditure forecasting, and ensure that capital equipment sourcing and purchasing activities are executed in partnership with Procurement and in accordance with company guidelines. This position will also serve as a key point of alignment among internal customers, engineering teams, Procurement, suppliers, and other stakeholders from project planning through installation, commissioning, and closeout. Estimated travel is approximately 25%.

Key Responsibilities:

Capital Equipment Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Capital Equipment Engineers, establishing clear performance expectations, development priorities, and consistent execution practices.
• Lead capital portfolio prioritization, resource allocation, and workload balancing to align team capacity with business priorities, project schedules, and delivery commitments.
• Drive accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement across the engineering team.

Capital Portfolio Strategy and Financial Management

• Lead capital equipment planning and execution across the project lifecycle, from requirements definition and business case development through installation, commissioning, and closeout.
• Develop and manage capital expenditure forecasts across one-, three-, and five-year planning horizons, providing financial visibility into budgets, commitments, projected costs, and investment risks.
• Partner with stakeholders to prioritize investments, evaluate cost and schedule trade-offs, and ensure projects align with business needs, financial controls, and approval requirements.

Technical Standards and Project Governance

• Own the development, maintenance, and governance of capital equipment standards, specifications, technical contracts, and statements of work.
• Ensure equipment solutions and supplier deliverables meet applicable technical, operational, safety, quality, reliability, maintainability, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the resolution of complex technical issues, supplier nonconformances, contract deviations, and project escalations, partnering with Procurement and Legal as appropriate.

Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Performance

• Partner with Procurement to develop sourcing strategies and lead technical supplier evaluations, bid reviews, award recommendations, and negotiations support, balancing technical requirements, total cost of ownership, schedule, and risk.
• Ensure sourcing, contracting, purchasing, and change management activities align with approved technical requirements, commercial terms, procurement policies, and delegated authority.
• Build strategic supplier relationships and drive accountability for equipment quality, technical performance, cost, delivery, and corrective action.

Customer and Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner with internal customers to translate manufacturing and operational needs into clear equipment requirements, project scopes, and execution plans.
• Align Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Finance, Facilities, Maintenance, suppliers, and other stakeholders to resolve competing priorities and drive effective project decisions.
• Provide clear visibility into portfolio performance, investment risks, project progress, and key decisions to support timely action and successful outcomes.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 12+ years of experience in capital equipment engineering, capital project execution, manufacturing/industrial engineering, facilities engineering, or a related discipline, OR, an Advanced degree and 10+ years of prior relevant experience
• 3+ years of experience leading engineers, project managers, or technical teams
• Demonstrated experience leading multiple capital equipment projects from concept through installation, commissioning, and closeout.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Advanced degree in engineering, engineering technology, business, project management, supply chain, or a related technical field.
• Experience developing equipment specifications, technical contracts, statements of work, or supplier requirements.
• Working knowledge of RFQ and RFP processes, competitive bidding, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, contract approvals, and change-order management.
• Experience with supplier selection, technical evaluation, contract compliance, and supplier performance management.

• Experience managing a significant or technically complex capital equipment portfolio.
• Experience improving capital project governance, standardization, supplier performance, or execution processes.

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.

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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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