Senior Manager, Chemical Vapor Infiltration Process

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About the role

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a highly motivated individual to lead the engineering team focused on the development of Chemical Vapor Infiltration (CVI) processes used to manufacture ceramic matrix composite (CMC) turbine components. CMCs are an enabling material that increases the temperature capability of jet engine components, delivering more fuel-efficient, lighter-weight, and durable engines for commercial and military applications.

This role is onsite at our Carlsbad, CA location. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of Chemical Vapor Infiltration (CVI) process engineering, including development of standard operating procedures, work instructions, quality requirements, raw material specs, process-to-property relationships, and deviations from regulatory requirements.
• Lead the development of CVI and Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) processes to produce ceramic matrix composites, ensuring continuous improvement and compliance with safety, quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
• Develop, implement, validate, maintain, and continuously improve manufacturing processes, digital systems, and methods of manufacture to meet safety, quality, cost, delivery rate, and lead time requirements.
• Support the deployment of a strategy for comprehensive data collection and analysis from CVI to enable robust process development and understanding as part of the digital thread for CMCs, including establishing methods for data collection, analysis, and visualization to enable statistical process control (SPC).
• Manage the CVI engineering team, ensuring active participation in Integrated Product Teams, compliance with company policies and safety standards, and fostering a collaborative, high-performance work environment.
• Conduct performance appraisals, set goals, and ensure adherence to Environmental Health and Safety regulations.
• Lead the advancement of CVI Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) and support hardware production for Technology Readiness Level (TRL) demonstration.
• Support design, installation, and qualification of new equipment and equipment modifications with strong configuration management practices.
• Promote a culture of zero defects and ensure manufacturing processes support first-pass yield.
• Collaborate with other functional groups to support department and company initiatives.
• Lead Continuous Improvement, project management, and quality improvement efforts.
• Provide professional representation to Pratt & Whitney, other OEMs, the FAA, and other regulatory agencies, ensuring full compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental Standards.
• Rigorously raise, investigate, and resolve safety-related issues.
• Ensure the team monitors and improves Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through implementation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) practices.
• Identify, investigate, and implement new technology to address business goals.
• Ensure the team supports a 24/7 operation as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering is required; a master’s degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant engineering experience in chemical vapor infiltration or chemical vapor deposition; or 7+ years with an advanced degree.
• 5+ years of leadership or managerial experience, with the ability to work with all levels of management, personnel, and customers.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking, business acumen, and innovative problem-solving skills, with strong collaboration, communication, and presentation abilities.
• Proven experience in process engineering and/or aerospace, particularly managing chemical processes like CVI, CVD, petrochemical, semiconductor, or pharmaceutical synthesis.
• Familiarity with complex automated equipment, including PLCs, safety systems, and related interlocks.
• Proficiency in process improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma and LEAN.
• Thorough understanding of Environmental, Health, and Safety regulations, including process safety management.
• Knowledge of aerospace quality standards and practices, such as ISO9001 and AS9100.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term/long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee Scholar Program.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (dependent on role level and collective-bargaining agreements).
• Relocation package.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $132,400 USD - $251,600 USD. The range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including the role, function, responsibilities, work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.