Principal Project Engineer - Compression Systems (Onsite) P4
About The Position
Pratt & Whitney is seeking a proactive, goal-oriented, detail-focused Principal Project Engineer to lead a highly visible Integrated Product Team (IPT) in Compression Systems Engineering. The position provides leadership to the GTF Fan/LPC Module team and is responsible for executing program tasks during production and sustainment phases. The engineer owns part-level IPT execution, coordinates team members to meet technical requirements, addresses project problems, and works across organizational and corporate boundaries to respond to field, safety, and production issues and execute engineering changes. The role also includes leading technical and program reviews, representing the IPT in customer and management interactions, tracking task budgets and schedules, managing risks, mentoring other Project Engineers, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives. The position offers product lifecycle experience in production and sustainment, including safety, field service support, investigations, producibility, and engineering changes. It also provides opportunities to develop IPT/CIPT leadership and program execution skills, expand knowledge of aeroengine compression hardware, and build leadership, communication, problem-solving, and continuous improvement capabilities. Travel of up to 10% within the United States and Japan supply chain may be required. Compression Systems Engineering is responsible for the design, development, and in-service support of fans and low- and high-pressure compressors for commercial and military engine models, as well as identification and maturation of new technologies. The role is onsite in East Hartford, Connecticut. U.S. citizenship is required to access information under the program or contract.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in a STEM field and 8 or more years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a STEM field and 5 or more years of experience.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
- Aerospace or jet engine industry experience; gas turbine compressor experience and design development experience are highly desirable.
- Experience in a Team Leader role or similar task leadership position.
- Excellent verbal communication, technical writing, and technical presentation skills, including presenting to all levels of management.
- Working proficiency with project management tools, including MS Office, SAP, Teamcenter, MS Project, Jira, Confluence, and Smartsheet.
- Experience with Traditional/Waterfall and Agile project management, including Scrum and Kanban.
- Thorough understanding of continuous improvement principles, such as Customer Oriented Results and Excellence (CORE) and Quality Control Process Charts (QCPC).
- Demonstrated skills consistent with the Pratt & Whitney Leadership Operating Model.
- Ability to follow and contribute to engineering knowledge management (EKS) content.
Responsibilities
- Own part-level Integrated Product Team execution, coordinating and leading a team to meet task and technical requirements.
- Identify and address project problems; analyze data and develop solutions and recommendations to meet deadlines and optimize performance, cost, and producibility.
- Work with IPT members across disciplines, organizations, and corporate partnerships to respond to field, safety, and production issues and execute engineering changes.
- Lead IPT and technical program reviews and represent the IPT in customer, SIPT, IPMT, and senior management interactions.
- Respond to questions and coordinate the IPT response to feedback.
- Track task progress as budget owner and identify and resolve risks to minimize disruption to budget and schedules.
- Mentor and help develop other Project Engineers on the team.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
Benefits
- Relocation eligibility
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 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
- Holidays
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
