Product Definition Project Lead (Onsite)
About The Position
Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Product Definition Project Lead to support the Mechanical Systems, Externals, and Nacelles Engineering organization. This role ensures Product Definition deliverables meet Component Integrated Product Team (CIPT) schedules and Engineering Knowledge System (EKS) requirements. The position works with cross-functional teams to ensure quality standards and coordinate schedules among CIPT, Design, Product Definition, Industrial, and Manufacturing teams. The role is onsite in East Hartford, Connecticut, and requires U.S. citizenship and an active, existing DoD Secret security clearance after day one. The position manages engineering data and product-definition work across preliminary design, detail design, and verification and validation. It coordinates engineering changes and release documentation, and delivers complete Model-Based Definition (MBD) and Technical Data Package (TDP) packages. The role supports the development of dependable propulsion systems within an engineering organization responsible for power transmission, bearing compartments and rotor supports, oil and thermal management, engine-external packaging and architecture, and nacelles for commercial and military engines.
Requirements
- A STEM degree and 2 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field.
- Relevant experience in Product Definition, engineering data management using Teamcenter, engineering change processes, technical documentation (MBD/TDP), project schedule coordination, and cross-functional collaboration within aerospace or mechanical systems engineering.
- U.S. citizenship; only U.S. citizens are eligible to obtain a security clearance.
- An active and existing DoD Secret security clearance is required after day one.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in engineering change processes and Product Definition EKS requirements.
- Experience with Siemens NX graphics software and UGS Teamcenter software.
- 5 years of experience with product definition processes/project management.
- Experience with externals systems and hardware.
- Experience in a quality and continuous-improvement culture.
- Experience in team leadership, team building, and mentoring.
Responsibilities
- Manage engineering data in Teamcenter and collaborate with Digital Mock up (DMU) and Product Definition teams to create and revise data driven by the Development Bill of Materials (BOM).
- Coordinate with CIPT, Design, Product Definition, Industrial, and Manufacturing teams to support on-time hardware deliveries and alignment with project schedules.
- Execute Product Definition engineering standard work across preliminary design, detail design, and verification/validation phases, ensuring requirements, deliverables, and processes are complete and on schedule.
- Prepare, package, and manage engineering change release documentation in UGS Teamcenter, ensuring changes are appropriately assigned for approvals.
- Coordinate engineering changes in accordance with engineering standard work and deliver complete MBD and TDP packages that meet quality and EKS requirements.
Benefits
- Relocation eligibility.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Short-term disability insurance.
- Long-term disability insurance.
- 401(k) match.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Employee assistance program.
- Employee Scholar Program.
- Parental leave.
- Paid time off.
- Holidays.
- Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs; payments are not guaranteed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
