Material Strategy Specialist

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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.

Role Overview

The Production & Material Strategy team is responsible for developing and executing data-driven solutions to resolve material shortages and serves as the bridge between supply chain and operations to mitigate risks and maintain flow in a highly dynamic environment. The “go to” problem solvers for complex material challenges.

Key Responsibilities

Material Mitigation & Recovery

• Identify, analyse and resolve material constraints
• Collaborate with engineering and supply chain to identify suitable alternates, substitutions or expanded inspection limit options
• Expedite, swap/ exchange or reassign materials across production line up to meet urgent build requirements
• Track, report and follow up on mitigation actions to closure
• Review on-hand and in-transit material positions to reallocate availability to highest priority needs

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with internal Supply Chain (Procurement & Vendor Control), Engineering and Network Program to ensure aligned delivery priorities
• Facilitate tiered meetings, ensuring transparency and accountability for shortage resolutions
• Analytics & ReportingMaintain mitigation trackers, and shortage health indicators dashboard
• Perform analyses for emerging trends of material issues and propose mitigation strategies
• Prepare executive summaries highlighting critical risks and upcoming constraints

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in any disciplines.

• Experience in project planning, production, operations, or manufacturing.

• Proven ability to manage and motivate teams to achieve business goals

• Demonstrated problem solving and leadership skills.

• Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.

• Process and detail oriented, including strong interpersonal and prioritization skills.

• Lean manufacturing or repair experience with a continuous improvement mindset.

   

Qualifications We Prefer

• Relevant experience in Aerospace or Manufacturing.
• Relevant aircraft engine workshop practices and maintenance & repair of gas turbine engines.

   

  
  

What We Offer

• Career and skills development opportunities.
• Employee scholarship program for further education.
• Comprehensive health, medical and dental benefits.
• On-the-job training and in-house/external certifications.
• Competitive renumeration package.
• Allowance and overtime benefits where appliable.
• Company transport provided.

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