Program Chief Manufacturing Engineer - Military Engines (Onsite)

RTX • East Hartford, CT

19h • Onsite

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. Core Manufacturing Engineering in the Operational Excellence organization is hiring a Program Chief Manufacturing Engineer to support military engine programs. The selected candidate will be integrated to the Operations team and will act as the technical liaison between engineering, program, and operations. Using Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) standard work, this employee will be responsible for identifying and mitigating manufacturing and operational risk and ensuring adequate analysis of various configurations and technology insertion projects and their associated risks. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to work in a high technology, advanced program environment incorporating the latest manufacturing readiness assessment tools. They will partner with engineering to evaluate the manufacturing risks related to engine design changes and quality improvements. The ideal candidate will provide recommended manufacturing process alternatives based on improved manufacturability and producibility. This resource will have a key role in refining and improving MRL standard work as it applies to operational programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (manufacturing, industrial, mechanical) or related technical field
• 12+ years of relevant manufacturing experience
• Broad knowledge of manufacturing processes, capabilities, PW products, PFMEA, and process control tools
• Up to 20% travel may be required
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across organizations
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Responsibilities

• Manage Manufacturing Readiness Level status/progression of one or more engine programs
• Aggregate program operational risks, engage with operations module centers to create mitigation plans, and leverage CIPT and IPMT for additional resources when necessary
• Partner with production chiefs and engineering CIPTs to identify product changes and appropriate MRL scope and application
• Engage Manufacturing Fellows for process specific expertise and risk assessment
• Coach teams on the latest manufacturing readiness assessment tools and aid in process analysis for tools in the 5-10 MRL range
• Partner with module center technology managers to identify technology insertion opportunities
• Identify estimated cost of program changes including, but not limited to, capital equipment, staffing, and tooling
• Collaborate with Core ME team to improve existing manufacturing readiness standard work and business processes

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees