Senior Manufacturing Readiness Engineer Level Lead (Onsite)

About the role

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) Lead to guide the Engineering Support to Operations (ESTO) organization across both commercial and military programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain structured MRL progression plans for assigned hardware, ensuring clear milestones, defined deliverables, and measurable readiness targets.
• Execute MRL milestones on schedule by coordinating risk identification, mitigation planning, and timely escalation across CIPT (Component Integrated Product Team), Manufacturing Engineering, Procurement, and Supplier Development teams.
• Drive zero-defect performance by applying MRL processes and tools, validating supplier process capability (PFD (Process Flow Diagram), PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), PCP (Process Control Plan), tool/gage plans), and ensuring readiness documentation is obtained on time.
• Support qualification, Process Certification, FAI (First Article Inspection), and monthly reviews through accurate reporting, proactive issue resolution, and clear communication to stakeholders at all levels.
• Partner with Module Center CIPT leadership, Program Management, and Global Supply Chain to manage budgets, close MRL gaps, meet delivery goals, and lead cost-of-poor-quality and inventory-reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal partners to resolve MRL issues promptly, guide supporting functions, ensure ESTO MRL metric achievement, and maintain organizational alignment on readiness priorities.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), and 5 years of technical engineering experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and 3 years of relevant technical engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience successfully leading an IPT (Integrated Product Team) or similar cross-functional team, driving clear deliverables, strategic alignment, and measurable program outcomes.
• Proven proficiency in manufacturing processes, applying technical knowledge to optimize production readiness and improve process quality.
• Relevant aerospace or jet-engine industry experience, enabling effective decision-making and readiness planning within complex engineering environments.
• Strong team leadership skills, consistently setting direction, motivating teams, and guiding strategic priorities to achieve organizational goals.
• Highly motivated self-starter who takes initiative, meets deadlines, and proactively identifies and resolves issues.
• Demonstrated customer-focused approach, using analytical skills and clear communication to build strong relationships and deliver responsive support across organizations.

What You Will Learn

• Deepen your expertise in Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) execution by leading readiness strategies that support the successful transition of advanced commercial and military engine hardware from development into production.
• Expand your enterprise leadership skills by partnering with Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Procurement, Global Supply Chain, Quality, and Supplier Development to drive manufacturing readiness across complex aerospace programs.
• Strengthen your supplier engagement and production readiness capabilities through collaboration with internal and external partners to improve process capability, reduce manufacturing risk, and achieve zero-defect performance.
• Gain greater exposure to executive-level program leadership by presenting MRL status, risks, and mitigation strategies to Module Center leadership, ESTO leadership, Program Management, and senior business stakeholders.

What We Offer

• Relocation eligibility.
• Competitive salary range of $86,800 - $165,200.
• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, 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.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs.
• Equal opportunity employer.
• Compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.