Process Engineer, Aftermarket (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 and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years.

About the role

The East Hartford Repair Operations (EHRO) has an opportunity for a Process Engineering (P3) position within the Connecticut Rotating Parts (CTRP) engineering team. As a CTRP Process and Manufacturing Engineering (PME), you will report directly to the Connecticut Rotating Parts (CTRP) Engineering Manager and have responsibility for a subset of hardware flowing through the Connecticut Rotating Parts (CTRP) shop floor. The successful candidate will be a technical leader to the shop floor and have a hand in day-to-day machining, inspection, and thermal spray operations. This role is onsite at our East Hartford, CT facility.

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Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical leader focused on the Connecticut Rotating Parts (CTRP) Shaft cell.
• Provide daily technical support to the shop floor for machining, inspection, or thermal spray challenges that arise during the repair process.
• Develop and enforce standardized engineering practices, processes, tools, and methods across products under your ownership.
• Manage projects and participate in CORE business progress, lean manufacturing, project management, and quality improvement efforts.
• Co-own a product Cell with the Cell Leader, driving on-time delivery and profitability improvements in your business.
• Select and introduce new capital equipment to improve cell business metrics.
• Industrialize new machines, work side-by-side with Union Hourly Machinists, and provide engineering guidance in Grinding (on both horizontal and vertical machines), Turning, and Milling.
• Apply full understanding of GD&T and its application to part geometry.
• Work closely with the repair development team on new introduction repairs.

Requirements

• Advanced degree and 3+ years of experience in Military, Manufacturing, Business Operations Management, Engineering, Aerospace, or Aftermarket industry; OR
• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant industry experience; OR
• Associate’s degree and 7+ years of relevant industry experience; OR
• High School diploma or Military/Technical Training and 9+ years of relevant industry experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in a STEM field; Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering fields preferred.
• Component repair experience utilizing complex machining, particularly in an FAA Repair Station MRO environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical data, engine manuals, and blueprints.
• Working knowledge of Pratt & Whitney shop practices & processes, quality standards, and inspection methods & tools.
• Experience with CAD/CAM programs, Solumina MES, SAP ERP, and MS Office Suite.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies (CORE/ACE/SixSigma, etc.).
• Project management experience and ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively across all levels of management and shop personnel.
• Proven ability to motivate teams to achieve business goals.

Pay

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The 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.

Benefits

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to:

• 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.

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 also 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 programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.