Repair Design Engineer (Onsite)

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2d•Onsite

About The Position

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future. At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond? This Repair Design Engineer (RDE) position is with the Aftermarket & Sustainment Engineering (ASE) Military Repair Group. The RDE is responsible for the development of repairs for military engines. This includes development of the repair concept, writing of the repair, obtaining approvals, and coordination with the end user. The ideal candidate would be expected to take ownership of several concurrently running projects that may include duties such as organizing testing activities, supporting shop floor active production requests, coordinating approvals and technical discussions as well as liaising with internal and external Integrated Product Teams (IPTs). Other responsibilities will include leveraging experience to assist newer engineers, as well as coaching and mentoring. Participate in a multi-discipline team to establish repair design requirements and ensure repairs are safe, durable, and meet the quality requirements of the OEM parts. Research operating environments and functionality of components, their interactions with mating parts, and develop strategies which will return non-conforming parts back to service. Create technical documents that provide engineering requirements for repairs. Interface with the technical and program management to secure priorities and understand programmatic issues. Support the Customer in the resolution of field supportability issues. Ensure repair tasks and shop floor requests are completed to schedule and on budget. Assist less experienced engineers with their tasks, providing guidance and mentorship. Represent ASE at various forums with internal and external customers Identify and mitigate risks and roadblocks and assist in process improvements Assist and Lead audits of repair vendors to confirm repair methods meet quality standards

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced degree
Knowledge of Gas Turbine components, operation, design, and maintenance.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
10% travel

Nice To Haves

Experience with manufacturing processes such as machining, plating, plasma spray, welding or brazing.
Direct experience with F135 or F119 Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO).
Familiarity with Pratt and Whitney repair technical data.

Responsibilities

development of the repair concept
writing of the repair
obtaining approvals
coordination with the end user
organizing testing activities
supporting shop floor active production requests
coordinating approvals and technical discussions
liaising with internal and external Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
coaching and mentoring
establish repair design requirements
ensure repairs are safe, durable, and meet the quality requirements of the OEM parts
Research operating environments and functionality of components, their interactions with mating parts, and develop strategies which will return non-conforming parts back to service
Create technical documents that provide engineering requirements for repairs
Interface with the technical and program management to secure priorities and understand programmatic issues
Support the Customer in the resolution of field supportability issues
Ensure repair tasks and shop floor requests are completed to schedule and on budget
Assist less experienced engineers with their tasks, providing guidance and mentorship
Represent ASE at various forums with internal and external customers
Identify and mitigate risks and roadblocks and assist in process improvements
Assist and Lead audits of repair vendors to confirm repair methods meet quality standards