Operational Excellence Discipline Lead (Onsite)

RTX

5d•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. Where the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond? The Operational Excellence Discipline Lead will be the subject matter expert on one or more F135 MRO&U (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul, & Upgrade) technical processes (e.g., assembly, balance, borescope, test). The Discipline Lead will develop and maintain the process PFMEA and other standard work, as applicable. The Discipline Lead will engage with depots across the Global Depot Network (active shops include Heavy Maintenance Center in OKC, WPB, Norway, Netherlands, and Australia; upcoming shops include Japan, Jacksonville, and Finland) to baseline F135 MRO&U readiness and to develop and assist in executing improvement projects to drive depot maturity, resulting in improved quality, delivery, and financial metrics (e.g., escapes, turnaround time, overhaul hours). This role will report to the Assistant Director, OpX Discipline Manager.

Requirements

B.S. in Engineering, Operations, Program Management, or related function with 8+ years of experience with one or more processes used in F135 engine assembly and/or test in a production or overhaul environment (e.g., assembly, balance, borescope, test) OR Advanced degree with 5+ years of experience with one or more processes used in F135 engine assembly and/or test in a production or overhaul environment (e.g., assembly, balance, borescope, test). in .
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with engine overhaul (military or commercial).
Familiarity with maturing manufacturing readiness through Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRL).
Experience creating and using PFMEAs in production environment.
Self-motivated, team player with good communication skills.
Ability to focus on results and successfully manage multiple tasks/projects.
Proven success working in a matrixed organization and/or with a third-party services provider.
Experience engaging with shop floor operations (e.g., supervisors, mechanics)
Experience working with global sites.
Certified as CORE Apprentice.

Responsibilities

Developing and maintaining process PFMEA(s) for discipline.
Supporting new site activations for discipline.
Developing secondary proficiencies in other processes/disciplines.
Partnering with OpX Site Leads and depot sites to mature discipline across network.
Executing projects within SME discipline