Capability Development Manager Jobs in Portland, CT

Date Posted:
2026-04-27
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-J ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG J
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
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.
As the Manager of the Model-Based Capabilities Development team, you will play a critical role in driving the technologies, digital workflows, and data continuity that enable our Connected Production Environment. This position develops and deploys enterprise model-based capabilities across design, engineering, and operations-accelerating product introduction, improving manufacturing readiness, and strengthening our digital thread from design inception to production up to delivery of the engine.
You will lead the roadmap and execution of integrated capabilities spanning CAD, PLM, CAM, CAI, simulation, and PLM-enabled process engineering. This is a highly technical leadership role requiring strong collaboration across Engineering, Manufacturing, Digital Technology, and Operations stakeholders, with direct impact on quality, cost, delivery, and factory performance.
What You Will Do:

• Develop and manage the multi-year roadmap for model-based engineering and digital manufacturing capabilities supporting P&W's Connected Production Environment.
• Lead Agile Program Increment (PI) planning, feature definition, user story creation, backlog management, and cross-functional execution.
• Deliver integrated digital capabilities across CAD, PLM, CAM, CAI, simulation, work instructions, and key integrations with MES/ERP.
• Lead PLM-enabled process engineering, including digital routings, tooling, staged models, process plans, and inspection planning.
• Ensure digital continuity across engineering, manufacturing, and operations by enabling authoritative model-based data flow (PMI, GD&T, characteristics, design intent, Bill of Process, Bill of Material).
• Advance CAM and CAI capabilities to ensure toolpaths, inspection programs, and metrology workflows are driven directly from model-based definitions.
• Enable virtual builds, process simulations, manufacturability assessments, and digital validation of production readiness.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Digital Technology, Architecture, and other enterprise teams to define integrated architectures, data standards, and system interfaces.
• Drive the development of architecture, methods, and standard work with agile software development hand off to the deployment team driving adoption across multiple P&W sites.
• Establish and report metrics for throughput, digital process coverage, cycle-time reductions, and factory readiness impacts.
• Lead and develop a team of engineers, developers, and specialists responsible for model-based capabilities and digital manufacturing solutions.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years experience.
• 7+ years of experience implementing or managing CAD, PLM, MES, ERP, CAM, or CAI systems in complex manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of design, machining, welding, fabrication, assembly, metrology, and inspection processes.
• Strong understanding of engineering-to-manufacturing data flows (MBD, PMI/GD&T, BOM/BOP, process planning).
• Experience leading roadmaps, Agile/PI planning, or product-oriented delivery approaches.
• Proven ability to architect integrated digital solutions across engineering and operations.
• Ability to work onsite full-time and travel 25-50% to support deployment, training, and factory integration.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience in aerospace, defense, industrial manufacturing, robotics, or similar highly regulated environments.
• Experience in manufacturing, quality, or industrial engineering in a direct shop/production support role.
• Hands-on experience with PLM-enabled process engineering, digital twins, or model-based manufacturing workflows.
• Familiarity with model-based inspection, CMM programming, and advanced metrology systems.
• Background in systems engineering, architecture, operations engineering, digital transformation, or Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• Demonstrated success driving change across multi-site organizations.

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.
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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