Commercial Fuel Nozzle Integrated Product Team Lead P4 (Onsite)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world 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. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 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. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Pratt & Whitney Hot Section Engineering is seeking a highly motivated Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead for our GTF and Commercial Technology Fuel Nozzles. In this very visible role, you will drive technical execution for all fuel nozzle related tasks, investigations, and new product designs. Only candidates internal to Pratt & Whitney Engineering will be considered for this role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
8 years of engineering experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field and 5 years of related engineering experience.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
Aerospace or turbofan engine industry experience
Strong analytical and communication skills
Familiarity with gas turbine fuel nozzles, fuel components, and/or fuel systems
Understanding of Pratt & Whitney’s Leadership Operating Model (LOM) or similar
Proven ability to lead teams and drive strategic initiatives
Resourceful problem-solver for complex vendor- and customer-facing issues
Continuous Improvement background (LEAN, CORE, ACE, Six Sigma)
Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Experience working across functions and organizational levels
Results‑driven approach with a track record of task completion
Experience as an IPT Leader or similar role
Project management skills and familiarity with tools such as Agile, risk-based decision making, proposal development, task baselining, EVMS, and SAP

Responsibilities

Partner with Geared Turbofan (24K, 30K & GTFA) and Commercial Technology CIPT Leaders and Deputies, providing part-level ownership and accountability (cradle to grave), as defined in PW 1.5 L2 Integrated Program Deployment procedure and RTX Lifecycle Program Management (RLPM).
Lead multi-functional IPT(s) for GTF and commercial technology fuel nozzles within Hot Section Engineering.
Manage, identify, and close key technical risks and issues, ensuring each item has a defined action plan, measurable progress, and closure within agreed timelines while leveraging RLPM Operating Norms
Maintain responsibility for fuel nozzles across a large operational fleet by managing active field investigations, safety issues, and fleet management programs
Lead the IPT in identifying, managing, and closing key technical risks and issues, ensuring each item has a defined action plan, measurable progress, and closure within agreed timelines.
Guide the IPT through successful technical and program reviews by setting clear preparation milestones, validating technical content, and ensuring all deliverables meet program standards.
Represent the IPT in interactions and presentations with Customers, SIPT, IPMT, and Senior Leadership, delivering concise, accurate, and timely technical and program updates.
Support our CIPT Deputies in the management of engineering resources (budget and headcount) required to maintain task schedules
Provide close engagement and support to external fuel nozzle suppliers.