Principal Product Definition / Drafter (Onsite)
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. Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems, revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
Pratt & Whitney is seeking a driven, creative, and experienced Principal Product Definition / Drafter to join our North Berwick Engineering Center. This facility designs and develops dependable jet propulsion products for military and commercial engine programs.
About the role
In this high-impact role, you will create and maintain parametric solid design models and associated drawings supporting critical Pratt & Whitney Engine Programs. The North Berwick Engineering Center (NBEC) is responsible for engineering activities across all gas turbine modules, including Fan, Low Pressure Compressor (LPC), High Pressure Compressor (HPC), Combustor, Low Pressure Turbine, High Pressure Turbine, and Mechanical Systems for both military and commercial products. This opportunity is within the Hot Section component designers team.
This is an onsite position located at 113 Wells St, North Berwick, ME. U.S. citizenship is required due to program access restrictions.
Responsibilities
- Author complex parametric 3D models and associated product definition files using Siemens NX, ensuring strict alignment with design intent and established Product Definition standard work.
- Produce precision part prints and digital models within Siemens NX, applying specialized dimensioning techniques per part-family guidelines while balancing design intent with manufacturing constraints.
- Deeply understand, apply, and interpret Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) in strict accordance with ASME Y14.5M-1994 standards.
- Create and manage comprehensive part print and engineering change (EC) release documentation utilizing Teamcenter / NXManager.
- Champion Model-Based Design (MBD) principles, utilizing approved enterprise tools to ensure digital datasets are optimized for seamless downstream consumption by manufacturing and quality teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and 5 years of prior relevant experience, or an Associate's degree in a related field and 10 years of prior relevant experience.
- Prior relevant experience in drafting.
Qualifications
- Proven experience within the aerospace industry.
- High proficiency with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) applying ASME Y14.5 standards.
- Hands-on modeling and product definition experience utilizing Siemens NX graphics software and Teamcenter.
- Exceptionally strong communication skills with a proven track record of effective cross-functional teamwork.
Pay
The salary range for this role is $107,500 – $204,500 USD. The range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including role, function, responsibilities, work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance, short-term disability, and 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.
- Eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (dependent on role level and collective-bargaining agreements).
- Relocation assistance.