Engineering Casting Specialist (Remote)

RTX•Goldsboro, NC

10d•Remote

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? We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Engineering Casting Specialist. In this remote role, you will provide crucial engineering services and support to enhance delivery performance within the Casting supply base for Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC). Key responsibilities include: Conducting in-depth investigations at casting suppliers’ facilities to identify areas for improvement. Collaborating with suppliers to develop and implement action plans aimed at improving product yield, quality, and delivery performance. Monitoring progress on action plans and publishing detailed progress reports throughout the process. To excel in this role, you should bring: Expertise in casting process engineering, particularly with a strong background in solidification modeling. Exceptional interpersonal skills, enabling you to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and key stakeholders. This is a remote position requiring a high degree of flexibility, with approximately 50% travel to support the role’s responsibilities. Join us in driving innovation and excellence within Pratt & Whitney Canada’s supply chain.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with a minimum of 10+ years of experience in casting mold gating design, solidification modeling, or aerospace casting specifications for airfoil and structural castings, OR a Master’s Degree in Engineering with a minimum of 8+ years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Foundry Engineering.
12+ years prior experience in casting mold gating design, solidification modeling, or aerospace casting specifications for airfoil and structural castings
Certification as a user of solidification modeling software such as Procast and/or Magmasoft.
Prior experience with 3D design software, including Solidworks and/or CATIA.

Responsibilities

Supplier Support to Improve Delivery Performance
Utilize solidification modeling tools such as Procast and/or Magmasoft to enhance yield and improve supplier performance.
Conduct on-site visits and engage remotely with suppliers to address technical and process challenges, working collaboratively on root cause analysis and corrective actions to reduce quality issues and improve yield.
Collaborate with suppliers and P&WC Engineering to resolve issues related to design requirements, casting process changes, and tooling modifications.
Provide engineering input for any necessary changes to improve casting yield.
Facilitate the transition of new part requirements with suppliers to align with part incorporation plans, identifying risks and developing contingency plans to meet production requirements.
Travel to U.S. supplier locations will be required approximately 50% of the time.
Capacity Assessment
Partner with suppliers to evaluate current and future capacity requirements for both existing and new P&WC parts.
Assess supplier capacity to meet demand profiles, including any surge capacity requested by P&WC.
Identify and communicate risks to meeting demand, escalating issues to P&WC as necessary.
Collaborate with suppliers to develop capacity gap closure actions and implementation plans, providing support for execution as needed.
Design Standard Work Review
Review P&WC’s current standard work for casting design best practices and offer recommendations to enhance processes.
Partner with P&WC to update and refine the casting design manual to reflect improved practices and standards.