Engineering Manager, Ground Test (Onsite)

RTX•Lansing, MI

3d•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 AutoAir is excited to announce an opening for a Ground Test Engineering Manager. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a specialized field within engine design and operations. P&W AutoAir’s Ground Test Division designs, manufactures and services test equipment to support development and aftermarket engine programs for all three major engine manufacturers. As a Ground Test Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of Design, Structural, and Manufacturing engineers through the complete product lifecycle of an assembly. This includes decomposing customer requirements, quoting, design development, customer approval, manufacturing, repair development, and servicing. These designs will encompass the final assembly, all subcomponents and any support equipment necessary for the storage and handling of the assembly.

Requirements

Advanced degree and 7+ years of experience in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Aerospace or Aftermarket industry; OR Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of relevant industry experience
2+ years of management experience leading, mentoring, coaching, and developing team
5+ years of experience with mechanical design and composite (machining, joints, fasteners, welding) in relevant industry positions (aerospace, defense, automotive or similar)
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in STEM field; Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering preferred.
Experience in advanced Composite and Bonded Structures design and manufacturing (ie. Organic/Polymer Matrix Composites, Fiber Reinforcement, Manufacturing methods, Adhesives, Surface Preparation, etc.)
Experience with fiber-reinforced polymer composites, specifically: fiberglass, aramid, and/or carbon prepreg and wet layup (especially epoxy resin systems)
Familiarity with Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques, such as ultrasonic testing, eddy current, FPI, camera optics, X-ray and others used in aerospace.
Experience with design for manufacturing & assembly, product development, make/buy analysis, manufacturing cost, and configuration management
Experience using MS Office Suite, SAP ERP, Solumina MES, and Computer Aided Design Software experience: Creo / Windchill (Preferred) or NX / FiberSIM / TeamCenter
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage projects effectively.
PMP certification preferred.
Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, and continuous improvement tools (CORE/ACE/SixSigma, QCPC and RCCA).
Excellent presentation, with ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management, shop personnel and customers.

Responsibilities

Manage a team of Employee and Contract Engineers in the design, development, production, and field issue resolution of complex aerospace engine ground testing equipment.
Oversee the design, analysis, and evaluation of project assemblies using sound engineering principles and adhering to industry standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.
Oversee manufacturing process development and ensure the manufacturability of component designs, documenting and presenting results to management and external customers.
Assist shop floor personnel when needed.
Lead Root Cause and Corrective Action investigations into nonconforming hardware caused by the production process or customer operations.
Support vendor management through reviews of quotes and requests for modifications of technical requirements.
Contribute to Cost of Poor-Quality efforts, challenge existing processes, and drive improvements.
Manage the relationship with external design authorities for our products. Engagements include design changes for process improvements or obsolescence, approval for one time repairs, resolution of fleetwide quality issues
Ensure compliance with established engineering methodologies
Use sound engineering judgment, technical expertise, and data analysis to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems.
Support program management by developing an engineering project plan, establishing work packages, milestones, objectives.
Communicate and make technical presentations to internal and external customers.
Mentor the engineering team