Project Engineering Discipline Chief (Onsite)

RTX•Jupiter, FL

5d•$157,200 - $298,800•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. Pratt & Whitney's Module Center Engineering (MCE), in support of Compression Systems Engineering (CSE), is seeking a visionary Project Engineering Discipline Chief to provide strategic technical leadership and elevate project engineering excellence across all MCE organizations. In this role, you will leverage broad expertise across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, quality, validation, and customer support to strengthen program execution for both development and service fleets. Acting as a vital bridge between disciplines and organizations, you will champion the health, development, and continuous improvement of our people, processes, and tools.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and 12 years of relevant engineering experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field and 10 years of relevant engineering experience.
An active U.S. Security Clearance.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or equivalent, combined with 15+ years of progressive experience within the gas turbine industry.
Expert-level knowledge across multiple engineering and manufacturing domains, with a proven ability to integrate industry best practices into RTX processes.
Managing budgets, scheduling, and task reporting using SAP and EVMS as a Control Account Manager (CAM); leading proposal development and Basis-of-Estimate (BOE) creation.
Leading Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) through the design, development, and procurement processes for major engine hardware across Module Centers.
Navigating complex manufacturing and quality environments, including advanced fabrication technologies, nonconformance dispositions (MRB), and rework/repair methods.
Driving assembly, test, and validation processes, including instrumentation setup, test stand support, and full-engine development planning.
Leading failure investigations and safety boards, determining root causes, and managing critical communications with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Guide teams through effective task planning, execution, and the rapid resolution of critical, multi-phase technical challenges.
Partner with organizational leaders and discipline councils to align execution and foster synergy across Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Component Integrated Product Teams (CIPTs), and Module Centers.
Coach, mentor, and train project engineers and IPT leaders, focusing on robust planning, risk management, and accountability.
Drive process robustness, safety culture, and rigorous risk management across all module center programs.
Utilize process improvement tools to identify, implement, and sustain advancements in project engineering methods and processes.
Author and maintain the Project Engineering Manual (PEM), flowmaps, and lessons-learned repositories to ensure consistent standards.
Participate in key design and system reviews, supporting major rig and component development activities to ensure strict compliance.
Travel occasionally (approximately 10%) to sites, suppliers, or customer locations as needed. (Domestic and International).