Principal Production Support ME - Special Process (Onsite)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

8d•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. What You Will Do: Pratt & Whitney Hot Section Module Center - North (HSMC-N) Manufacturing Engineering Organization is seeking a highly motivated individual to support the production of commercial and military hardware in our Combustors and Nickel Fabrication business unit. Join our team as we work to insource new work into the shop and transform the departments and Cell layouts. This role will support Vacuum Furnace Heat Treat process for HSMC-N and Plasma Spray coating process within the department. Expand your skills and knowledge alongside seasoned ME’s as we proceed on this journey to stand up new hardware and while supporting production process.

Requirements

Applicable University Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical)
A bachelor’s degree and minimum 7+ years prior relevant experience, or
A master’s degree and minimum 3+ years prior relevant experience
Demonstrated proficiency leading and managing a portfolio of cross functional projects in aerospace industry
Excellent knowledge of MS office suit, NX, Minitab or/and other statistical software.
Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in statistics, data analytics, DOE, and multivariate statistics a plus.
U.S. Citizenship is required due to government contracts.
Security clearance is currently not required but candidate must be willing and able to obtain security clearance (if needed after stepping into the role)

Nice To Haves

Extensive knowledge of thermal processing of aerospace grade superalloys i.e. Titanium, Inconel, Haynes, Waspaloy, etc.
Proficient in Plasma spray process - robot programming, tooling, surface treatment, masking, etc.
Experience in working with sheet-metal fabrication assemblies - welded and/or riveted, details, machined forging and castings
Experience in thermal process modeling and planning.
Experience with the coatings required – specifically Plasma spray.
Proficient in using SAP, Solumina G7
CORE/ 6 Sigma Practitioner/Professional certification
Strong understanding of other continuous improvement skills: DFSS, Red-X, Lean, etc.

Responsibilities

Lead heat treat process discipline for the HSMC-N – Heat treatment, diffusion bonding, surface treatment and brazing.
Lead furnace capital projects to upgrade furnace, end of life components, controls, etc.
Ability to work with existing furnace programs and create new ones.
Process and product owner for Plasma spray work in the department.
Robot programming (preferred ABB)
Support and perform RCCA activities for the department
Special process development for insourcing hardware and development projects
Help build and maintain shop floor work instructions (including specifications, engineering changes, QAD/process control, and tooling definition/requirements.)
Identify & implement shop floor process optimization & control methods to eliminate/prevent quality turn backs /escapes and reduce overall product costs.
Participate in the Standard Production System (SPS) roll-out and initiatives as a Process Engineer supporting daily ANDON’s, Tier Meetings, and Real Time Problem Resolution (RTPR) events.
Provide focused & effective leadership in eliminating EH&S/Ergonomics/Human Factor risks and addressing quality issues.

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.

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