GTF - Powerplant Engineer 1st Shift (Onsite)

RTX•Columbus, GA

11d•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? The Powerplant Engineer provides Engineering support to the Operations, Material, Finance and Customer Service teams to ensure technical questions are addressed. In this position you will be working closely with Pratt & Whitney engineering teams onsite and other locations around the country. As a Powerplant Engineer you will be responsible for managing engine workscope, this includes level of assembly/disassembly/repair of GTF commercial engines. In addition, you will be the primary Engineering interface to the End-User/Customer and work closely with the Customer Service Managers to ensure all technical issues are resolved during a shop visit. Primary task included, authoring aircraft engine repair work scopes and performing a technical advisory role in the disassembly, repair, assembly, and testing of the GTF product line. Also lead or support process improvement projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or other STEM field of study and 5 years prior experience to include manufacturing operations or production engineering or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 2 years’ experience as listed above.
Experience reading and/or interpreting tech data or engine manuals
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

Nice To Haves

Prior FAR145 shop experience
GTF product knowledge
Knowledge of leadership operating model (LOM) tools
Experience with managing projects or leading a team.

Responsibilities

Receive and understand the Shop Maintenance Instructions (SMI) document for each shop visit assigned.
Author/load aircraft engine repair workscope into SAP.
Provide timely responses to Customer and Engineering technical Questions (IPFs).
Work with Process/Production Engineers in executing workscope and work instructions for engine repairs. (Service Bulletins, ADs, performance restoration and modification requirements)
Do appropriate research, supporting and advising other functional areas regarding technical issues related to quality, operations processes, materials and customer support.
Seek opportunities to reduce costs and increase quality and efficiency using new materials, processes or technology.
Assist with implementation of new materials, processes, tools or technology.
Assist in training mechanics, inspectors and others related to various technical issues.
Demonstrate commitment to the EH&S and continuous improvement programs by complying with all policies and procedures, completing all required training, and supporting all applicable committee activities.
Participate in failure investigations and Problem resolution boards.
Be a source of in-depth technical knowledge on the repair and test of the GTF engine.
Manage the Shop Visit to ensure all Gate requirements are met in accordance with the Operations Network cadence.
Ensure each shop visit workscope is generated in accordance with applicable Engine Maintenance Plan (EMP) / Customized Engine Maintenance Plan (CEMP) documents.