Principal Engineer, Project Engineering (Hybrid)

RTX•Aguadilla, PR

4d•Hybrid

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. The Pratt & Whitney Compression Systems Engineering (CSE) team is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Project Engineering Professional. The Project Engineer will be responsible for part-level ownership, task planning, and execution to ensure the IPT achieves goals for the Component Integrated Product Team (CIPT). The IPT has responsibility for the entire life cycle of the part and as such the Project Engineer will be engaged in activities ranging from validation testing to Engineering Changes, from production delivery support to field support and investigations. Qualified candidates need to be able to effectively lead a team of individuals to meet requirements and achieve goals. Candidates need to be technically proficient, communicate effectively, and be customer focused.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
8 years of engineering experience or an Advanced degree in Engineering or MBA with 5 years of experience
4 years of project engineering or project management experience.

Nice To Haves

Minor in Aerospace.
Project Management Certification
Trained CAM & Proficiency with Teamcenter, MS Project or other scheduling software and SAP
Demonstrated successful experience using Agile
Engineering experience in design, manufacture, development, validation, entry into service and support of field service issues.
Demonstrated success in leading multi-functional teams and effectiveness in working across functions, organizations, and levels of management.
Demonstrated experience managing budgets and schedules.
Focus on results with the ability to drive projects to successful completion.
Experience executing Engineering Changes through the Product Change and Incorporation Review process (PCIR).
Demonstration of skills consistent with the Pratt & Whitney Leadership Operating Model.
Working knowledge of continuous improvement principles (e.g., CORE, QCPC, Process Certification).

Responsibilities

Provide project management and leadership to the Integrated Product Team (IPT) that includes design, structural, durability, aero, materials and manufacturing engineers.
Lead the IPT through successful technical and program reviews, including the management and closure of key technical risks and issues
Plan and manage IPT budgets, schedule, and technical metrics to requirements in collaboration with the CIPT.
Be accountable to CIPT for part level ownership, including communication, risk management, and execution to program requirements.
Participate with the CIPT in communicating to engineering and program management.
Coordinating designs (Engineering Changes), Fabrication (manufacturing/suppliers/vendor trips), validation (Engine Build-Test-Teardown, ACIs- Analytical Condition Inspection, FMRs- Failure Malfunction Report), and sustainment (Component Field Limits, Merlins-Field Inquiries, Deviation Requests) activities.
Travel is up to 10%.
English (read, write, speak) is required when communicating with customers, co-workers, or supervisors who only speak English.