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? What You Will Do: Pratt & Whitney’s Geared Turbofan (GTF) Commercial Aftermarket organization of its Commercial Engines business is seeking a Resident Center Manager (RCM) to support the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) center for IHI. The GTF RCM serves as the primary liaison between Disassembly/Assembly/Test (DAT) facilities in the GTF MRO network and Pratt & Whitney / International Aero Engines. This role will be based in Tokyo, Japan at the Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries, Ltd. (IHI) DAT engine center, and will support DAT operations at the site long-term. What You Will Learn: GTF Aftermarket operations – GTF engine disassembly/assembly/test processes, and network-wide technical challenges and optimization opportunities that impact engine overhaul and output External (“customer” / partner / supplier) focus – direct interaction with leadership and teams across 3rd party/airline DATs P&W Matrix management – interaction with leadership and teams across various commercial, operations, and engineering organizations
Requirements
- Advanced Degree with 7+ years of experience in Operations, Engineering, Project Management and/or technical role within an Aftermarket MRO or Aerospace Manufacturing environment; OR Bachelor's Degree and 10+ years of relevant industry experience; OR Associate’s degree and 12+ years of relevant industry experience; OR High School diploma or Military / Technical Training and 14+ years of relevant industry experience.
- Must have a valid US Passport and support travel demands to Japan
- Ability to support relocation to Japan and support long-term DAT partnership
Nice To Haves
- Degree in STEM field; Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering fields preferred.
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant certificate (A&P license)
- Working knowledge of MRO shop practices, quality standards, processes and procedures.
- Advanced experience of turbine engine maintenance or repair station MRO operations ideally within an engine center Disassembly, Assembly and Test (DAT) environment.
- Strong technical and functional knowledge of turbine engines and/or Pratt & Whitney products.
- Ability to read and interpret technical data, blueprints, and engineering drawings.
- Project management experience and ability to lead large, complex projects across different time zones.
- Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, and continuous improvement tools (CORE/ACE/SixSigma, QCPC and RCCA).
- Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization and influence leadership, peers, and cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Monitoring and ensuring timely and accurate reporting of the status of engines undergoing maintenance at the DAT.
- Facilitating resolution of issues that impact the DAT’s ability to complete maintenance activities according to standards and commitments.
- Ensuring DAT’s compliance with GTF MRO Network policies and contract requirements.
- Facilitating communication between the DAT and customers.
- Verifying and quantifying DAT capabilities and capacity.
- Preparing forecasts and commitments related to DAT output.
- Working with the GTF Network cost management team to execute commercial strategy for cost reduction.
- Developing standard work for interactions between the DAT and PW/IAE.
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. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
- 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. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
