Deputy CAIPT Leader - MCE

RTX•East Hartford, CT

1d•$107,500 - $204,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Deputy Component Aftermarket Integrated Product Team (CAIPT) Leader supports Pratt & Whitney’s Mature Commercial Engines (MCE) programs and MRO aftermarket business. Working with the CAIPT Leader and cross-functional teams, this role helps drive aftermarket strategies to reduce costs and improve turnaround time in engine overhaul and repair shops supporting commercial engine fleets, including PW4000, PW2000, V2500, and F117. As a member of the Aftermarket Sustainment Engineering organization, the Deputy CAIPT Leader collaborates with Mature Engine CIPT leadership to execute aftermarket support strategies. The role provides leadership and direct support across aftermarket areas such as MRO shop-visit financial plans, spares-risk mitigation, customer engine MRO supportability, safety risk assessments, engine manual enhancements, and maintenance-cost optimization. It involves substantial engagement with the Program Office and MRO and aftermarket stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years of relevant work experience, or an advanced degree and at least 5 years of relevant aerospace experience.
At least 4 years of experience working in a cross-functional environment across multiple technical disciplines.
U.S. citizenship, due to program requirements and government contracts.
Experience in roles requiring less than 10% travel.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in a related field and at least 10 years of work experience.
Experience with project management methodologies and tools.
Knowledge of RTX projects, programs, or systems to provide enhancements within the job area.
At least 4 years of experience working with suppliers, vendors, and partners.
At least 4 years of experience in a CIPT environment.
At least 4 years of experience with the OCE product family.
At least 4 years of experience in an aftermarket capacity within Pratt & Whitney.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with CIPT leadership to execute aftermarket MRO strategies, addressing part and module health, spares constraints, contract costs, and engine workscope changes.
Drive integration among CIPTs, the Aftermarket Organization, Spares, CTS, ASE, PCE, and the Program Office.
Assess risks, develop mitigation plans, and present recommendations to Program Office leadership, aftermarket stakeholders, Program Chief Engineers, and Customer Tech Ops leadership.
Lead part-strategy initiatives addressing major MRO technical issues, including design, inspection limits, and repair strategies.
Align program and MRO requirements and prioritize actions related to material needs, contract costs, and shop throughput.
Engage executive and senior leaders in program escalation discussions concerning MRO strategies.
Develop reaction plans for new distress modes, part-delivery shortfalls, workscope changes, and other engine-shop-visit disruptions.
Perform detailed part-gap analyses to assess short- and long-term supportability.
Support MRO shop-visit financial plans, spares-risk mitigation, customer engine MRO supportability, safety risk assessments, engine manual enhancements, and maintenance-cost optimization.