Project Engineering Lead-Repair Development (Onsite)

Location: East Hartford, CT (Onsite)

This job requires a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or individual granted refugee or asylee status).

About the role

Pratt & Whitney, a world leader in aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Project Engineer to lead repair development projects across commercial engines within Aftermarket & Sustainment Engineering (ASE).

Responsibilities

• Lead repair development projects, collaborating with Technical Leads, Repair Development, Structures Engineering, Program Managers, Chiefs, Validation Engineering/ODA, and ASE customers (component repair & MRO shops, airlines).
• Ensure timely execution of assigned repair development projects.
• Lead the Project Engineering Discipline in planning and tracking projects to achieve optimal efficiency and establish best practices in project planning.
• Triage, plan, track, and report progress for assigned repair case work.
• Interface with ASE Program Managers and Discipline Managers on schedule, budget, and performance.
• Drive on-time delivery and support PW-internal and external repair businesses and/or engine centers.
• Identify and manage risk reduction efforts.
• Drive continuous improvement activities and robust root cause investigations to deliver world-class customer and shareholder value.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, or Engineering and minimum 10+ years of related experience, or an Advanced degree and minimum 7+ years of related experience.
• Project Engineering experience.
• Experience managing risk, cost, quality, and schedule for programs with domestic and international customers.
• Experience executing a long-term strategy, partnering with customers and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of engineering experience in aerospace or similarly complex, safety-critical industries.
• Proven success working with cross-functional engineering teams through the full product lifecycle—from proposal and concept to production and service.
• Understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM), budgeting, and resource planning.
• Demonstrated experience managing programs and experience in managing program staffing, assignments, and resources.
• Relevant shop experience, either OEM or component repair.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $107,500 – $204,500 USD.

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 agreement).