CMC Enterprise, Project Chief

RTX•Carlsbad, CA

2d•$157,200 - $298,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Pratt & Whitney Ceramic Matrix Composites Enterprise is looking for a Project Engineering Chief to help support the development of ceramic matrix composite materials and the transition from research and development to low rate initial production. At RTX, the world's 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.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering with 12 years of engineering experience or 10 years of experience with an advanced degree.
U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Nice To Haves

Experience with Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs) and demonstrated leadership in the following areas:
Design & development processes for Hot Section parts, including the procurement of development hardware in support of major design/redesign tasks
Creating and submitting proposals, including quotes and Basis-of-Estimates; And/or Budgeting & scheduling process, using SAP and EVMS to monitor and report on task status as a Control Account Manager
Manufacturing and quality control processes associated with Hot Section hardware, including the technologies used in hardware fabrication
Assembly, test, and validation processes, including instrumentation and test stand support, throughout the full timeframe of an Engine Development Plan

Responsibilities

Partner with organizations across Pratt & Whitney to deliver Ceramic Matrix Composite Hot-section components for future military and commercial platforms (Engineering, Operations, Quality, Industrial)
Develop and implement processes and procedures to enable rapid development and improvement of part manufacturing and material development leveraging existing P&W processes where applicable and revision of existing /creation of new processes as needed.
Respond in an urgent manner to management requests to resolve technical problems or issues during design, development, and testing of CMCs, supplier interventions, and other special projects undefined.
Collaborate with CIPT’s on major system rig and component development rigs to ensure broad and shared knowledge base is maintained.
Integration of module activities, adherence to part level requirements, & technical execution within the CIPTs.
As part of the CMC Enterprise Leadership team the project manager will lead and support cross-discipline integration of key technical issues and drive problem resolution with CIPT, SIPT, IPMT, and internal/external customers.
Work with CIPT’s and IPT’s to ensure that safety issues are identified, quantified and appropriately communicated and that SRA’s and necessary corrective actions are working and tracked.
Build a collaborative work environment by pulling in discipline Chiefs, Fellows and other Supervisors / Technical Leaders.
RLPM Requirement Flowdown and Program Execution (previously IPD) adherence & completion of discipline work for the CIPT.
Define the scope, technical approach & EKS task selection & sequence required to execute the job ticket.
Decision making in support of RLPM / EKS execution.
Approval of completed work packages at the conclusion of each project phase.
Chairing/Co-Chairing reviews as project focal and approver of Product Design, System Demonstration, & Major System Rig processes.
Ensure traceable requirement linkage for product validation approach during the project planning phase.
Improve the focus on risk management, process robustness, and safety culture.
Foster cross-disciplinary collaboration and critical thinking.
Provide mentorship and technical leadership to engineering team members, ensuring consistent application of Pratt & Whitney development procedures and best practices.
Guide engineers in effective execution of design, verification, and risk‑management activities, cultivating a strong culture of compliance, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
Mentor engineers and build global technical capabilities.
Promote a culture of learning, growth, & innovation.
Develop project engineer/IPTL technical competencies across the CMC teams, with a focus on development, validation, schedule accountability, and industrial planning and skills.
Participate in/partner with the CMC Projects manager in creation and management of yearly operational and capital budget.
Utilize CORE philosophy to identify opportunities to improve tools, methods and processes as challenges are encountered in CMC implementation and drive solutions.
Ensure proper use of tools, processes, and methods within design space.
Advancing discipline health and continuous improvement thru EKS / WAVE / SI projects.
Ensure productivity gains & support discipline health improvements.