Blades Senior Technical Manager (Onsite)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building, and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country, or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future. At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond? As the Blades Senior Technical Manager, you will be the key strategic leader for a team of 13 dedicated Manufacturing Engineers driving producibility and delivery excellence for our most critical Commercial and Military Programs. You will set the vision, prioritize technical initiatives, and champion a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring the quality and integrity of our next-generation engine components. This is a vital leadership position where your ability to mentor talent and lead complex, cross-functional projects will directly impact our program success and mission. This is an unparalleled opportunity to lead a critical engineering function, directly influencing the quality and delivery of components for both our Commercial and Military flight programs.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering or Engineering Technology field with 10 years of experience in an engineering role; OR Master of Science Degree with 7 years of relevant experience.
Minimum 2 years of experience directly leading and managing a team.
Demonstrated understanding of technical data requirements.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated problem-solving expertise using Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) methodologies.
Direct experience in the design, development, and support of production hardware within an aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing environment.
Proven success in leading cross-functional teams to achieve complex business and technical results.
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to build meaningful internal and external relationships.
Experience in developing and executing high-impact strategic objectives for an engineering organization.
Demonstrated skill and success in team leadership, facilitation, coaching, and talent development.
Working knowledge of shop practices, policies, and procedures governing manufacturing engineering support and work instruction documentation.
Experience with the oversight of data integrity, reporting requirements, and key accountability metrics.

Responsibilities

Manage, mentor, and lead a team of 13 Manufacturing Engineers, fostering professional growth and career development.
Provide technical and strategic leadership to process manufacturing engineers supporting Commercial and Military Programs.
Prioritize resources and work streams to address critical needs and ensure full engagement of the engineering team in supporting delivery and part producibility.
Drive continuous improvements in quality and delivery performance, aligning team objectives with overall program goals.
Engage with internal and external stakeholders to investigate quality or delivery issues and develop robust, long-term improvement plans.
Manage budget, staffing requirements, and hiring initiatives while ensuring strict adherence to Pratt & Whitney’s quality and engineering procedures.
Collaborate extensively with program offices, component product teams, customer representatives, and operations management.
Lead and drive quality control risk mitigation efforts utilizing tools such as Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA).