NPI Technical Manager - Vanes (Onsite)

RTX • East Hartford, CT

1d • 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? Pratt & Whitney (P&W) is seeking a detail oriented, goal focused Technical Manager to lead the Vanes New Product Introduction (NPI) team. This role is a part of the “Hot Section Module Center” (HSMC) organization working on Turbine Airfoil Vanes. In this role the selected manager will be responsible for overseeing all new Turbine Vane designs through the life cycle of new programs, ensuring the progression of Process Development, Development Hardware Fabrication, Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL), Production Rate Readiness (PRR), and First Article Inspection. The selected candidates will have the opportunity to work in a fast pace and dynamic manufacturing environment on multiple different development programs at various phases of maturity. Programs include, but are not limited to, F135 Engine Core Upgrade, Geared Turbo Fan Time on Wing Upgrades, and Gen6 Advanced Military Research and Development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering / industrial management or other related Bachelors’ degree
• 7+ years operations or engineering experience
• 5+ years’ experience with advanced degree
• Experience and knowledge of machining and coating manufacturing processes
• Strong project management skills
• US Citizenship required due to requirement to obtain and maintain secret clearance

Nice To Haves

• Previous operations management experience
• Agile project management and JIRA / Smartsheets experience
• Six Sigma certifications

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance managing a team of manufacturing engineers.
• Coach, train, and develop manufacturing engineers by developing and approving proficiency advancement of personnel.
• Partner with design engineering counterparts on producibility and industrialization considerations for new designs.
• Ensure the advancement of MRL and APQP activities.
• Utilize the Agile framework for managing and prioritizing tasks of the team.
• Create and manage schedules ensuring on time delivery of development and FAI hardware.
• Integrate with Quality, Operations, and Suppliers to ensure schedule needs are planned and executed.
• Communicate task status in a highly visible environment concisely and clearly.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and drive actions to closure.
• Up to 10% domestic travel may be required.
• Obtain and hold a Secret Level Security Clearance.

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: Manager