Composites Repair Development Engineer (Onsite)

RTX • Lansing, MI

34d • 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. This is a Repair Development Engineer (RDE) position in the Mechanical Design discipline for the Cases & Composites Group within the Aftermarket and Sustainment Engineering (ASE) Commercial repair group. The RDE is responsible for the development of repairs for commercial gas turbine engine parts, and including development of the repair concept, writing of the repair, obtaining internal approvals, obtaining FAA regulatory approval, and coordination with the end user. Lead a multi-discipline team to establish repair design requirements and ensure repairs are safe, durable, and meet the quality requirements of the OEM parts. Research operating environments and functionality of components, their interactions with mating parts, and develop strategies which will return damaged parts back to service. Create technical documents that provide engineering requirements for repairs. Interface with commercial product line management (PLM) to secure priorities and understand programmatic issues. Support the Customer in the resolution of field supportability issues. Ensure repair tasks are completed to schedule and on budget.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials Engineering or equivalent and minimum 2+ years of related experience
• US Citizenship required due to government contracts.
• 10% Travel

Nice To Haves

• 1-3 years of mechanical design experience.
• Experience in the use of Unigraphics/NX or similar CAD application is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint, and Outlook
• Experience with manufacturing processes: machining, heat treatment, wet laminating, adhesive bonding or curing.
• Ability to Read and Understand Blueprints
• Design using GD&T (Geometric Design and Tolerance).

Responsibilities

• development of repairs for commercial gas turbine engine parts
• development of the repair concept
• writing of the repair
• obtaining internal approvals
• obtaining FAA regulatory approval
• coordination with the end user
• Lead a multi-discipline team to establish repair design requirements and ensure repairs are safe, durable, and meet the quality requirements of the OEM parts
• Research operating environments and functionality of components, their interactions with mating parts, and develop strategies which will return damaged parts back to service
• Create technical documents that provide engineering requirements for repairs
• Interface with commercial product line management (PLM) to secure priorities and understand programmatic issues
• Support the Customer in the resolution of field supportability issues
• Ensure repair tasks are completed to schedule and on budget

Benefits

• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level