Director, Materials & Process Engineering (Onsite)

RTX•Pueblo, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Director of Materials and Process Engineering, you will lead the engineering teams that provide support to the production of carbon brake manufacturing at three of our Associate Manufacturing Facilities (AMF) located in Pueblo, CO; Spokane, WA; and Santa Fe Springs, CA. This role also oversees the Dyno Test Lab and the Carbon R&D department. In this role, you will manage the department’s operations and staff while ensuring goals related to safety, product integrity, quality, on-time delivery, regulatory compliance, financial performance, and continuous improvement. This Materials and Process Engineering department is responsible for all technical aspects of carbon brake production and refurbishment programs that impact product integrity. The responsibilities also include investigating product or process issues, managing engineering change notices (ECNs), and supporting the material review board (MRB). The team also develops and standardizes processes across the three sites, provides daily manufacturing support, and helps introduce new products, equipment and technologies. This is an onsite role based in Pueblo, Co. Relocation assistance is available.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 14 years prior relevant experience in manufacturing, materials or process engineering or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years of experience in manufacturing, materials or process engineering
5 + years of engineering leadership experience (people, operations, budgets, strategy)
Experience in product integrity, quality systems, and engineering change management (e.g., ECNs, MRB, root cause investigations).
Experience with new product introduction (NPI), product qualification, or process qualification

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Engineering or Materials Science
Multi-site managerial experience
Experience with carbon materials, friction materials, or braking systems
Experience with aerospace or other highly regulatory environments
Background in R&D leadership or technology strategy
Familiarity with dyno testing or tribology

Responsibilities

Set and execute carbon technology strategy, driving R&D initiatives, innovation, and intellectual property development.
Ensure product integrity and performance across the full lifecycle from raw material qualification through production, refurbishment, and end-of-life.
Oversee engineering testing, process performance monitoring, and product/process investigations to maintain quality and reliability.
Partner with operations, supply chain, quality, and global engineering teams to support manufacturing performance and continuous improvement.
Lead departmental operations including budgets, talent development, compliance, and multi-site engineering standards, while fostering a strong, people-focused culture.
Ensure compliance with product integrity, safety, export regulations, ethics, and environmental standards
Drive performance in quality, on-time delivery, and continuous improvement.
Travel up to 20%; predominantly domestic travel.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program