Ceramic Technology Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:
2026-08-03
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-CA-CARLSBAD-5940 ~ 5940 Darwin Ct ~ DARWIN
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: Confidential
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
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.
Pratt and Whitney has an opening for a Director, Ceramic Matrix Composites Center of Excellence (CMC-COE). It's an exciting opportunity for a Site Director and General Manager to lead the transition of CMCs from R&D to Low Rate Initial Production. This unique role is at the center of concurrent technology development along with it's scale-up and industrialization.
What You Will Do:

• Responsible for the Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC) value stream & delivering CMC products to internal Pratt and Whitney customers.
• Establishment and implementation of strategies for the industrialization of CMCs. Focus is on both short & long-term to achieve operationalizing of capabilities for the CMC enterprise.
• Transition of new materials and manufacturing processes, standards and operational plans to achieve strategies for the success of the CMC enterprise.
• This role partners with Engineering and Operations Organizations across Pratt & Whitney to delivery Ceramic Matrix Composite Hot-section components for future military and commercial platforms.

Strategic Leadership - Long-Term and Short-Term:

• Develop and execute the long-term strategy for the industrialization of CMCs.
• Establish the short-term strategic priorities required to accelerate transitions from R&D to Low-Rate production at the Carlsbad Center of Excellence (CoE).
• Identify emerging trends, operational risks, capacity gaps, and innovation opportunities to guide strategic adjustments over multi-year horizons.
• Develop strategy for full rate production CMC factory
• Operational Leadership & Organizational Management
• Accountable for the execution of the P&W industrial strategy for CMCs including capital and manpower.
• Driving collaboration across functions - (Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing EHS, Quality, Customers).
• Creating and developing the workforce and staffing plans for the site.
• Partner with finance and capital planning on annual operating plans, budgets, performance forecasts that align short-term objectives with long-term strategic direction
• Utilization of the RLPM and CORE operating system and strong goal alignment to execute strategies, Process, Tools, and Delivery Excellence
• Responsible for the quality and productivity output of the CMC facility including the responsibility for the seamless integration of Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering and Quality functions.
• Improve employee satisfaction, local and state community leadership, as well as compliance across the broad spectrum of RTX compliance focus areas.
• Leverage and build relationships within the Company, with internal and external customers, partners.
• Responsible for all areas of activity that have a direct impact on the health and safety of employees and the environment that appropriate safeguards are in place to fully support and implement all RTX EH&S policies and procedures in these areas.
• Provide full compliance with company policies in contracting with the U.S. government ensuring staff are aware of the policies and that their responsibilities and actions comply with and support these policies.
• Transformation & Change Management.
• Champion the P&W Leadership Operating Model (LOM) and transform a culture through collaboration and team development.
• Delivering of solutions at speed of relevance - Enablement of problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Designing & streamlining workflows, developing & implementing education programs, governance, communication & stakeholder alignment.
• Provide executive-level reporting and performance insights to senior leaders at Pratt and Whitney.
• Represent the CMC enterprise and ensure consistency in engagement.
• Travel - up to 25%

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Materials, Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial etc OR Equivalent) from a recognized university with 14+ years of relevant experience or 12yrs with an Advanced degree.
• 5+ years of engineering leadership experience (people, operations, budgets, strategy) with 5+ years of familiarity with manufacturing and/or supply chain and/or engineering functions.
• Conversant with statistical, continuous improvement, and problem-solving tools and techniques.
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (AS 9100)w/ experience in product integrity, quality systems, and engineering change management.
• Experience driving transformation, standardization, and operational excellence with experience in implementation of CORE initiatives.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience leading large teams (teams of teams).
• Experiences in Aerospace and Defense including EHS/PSM processes and CapEx projects.
• Experience in multi-site operations, or industrial environments.
• Familiarity with Chemical Vapor Deposition or Chemical Vapor Infiltration Ability to travel up to 20-30% domestic and international

What We Offer:

• Benefits
• Relocation Package

Learn More & Apply Now!
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 - responsibilities for this job require candidates to work onsite within the manufacturing campus

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 186,200 USD - 353,800 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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