Repair Source Approval Practitioner (Onsite)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

8d•$107,500 - $204,500•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.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a similar technical field or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
7+ years of experience in at least one or more of the following: design, manufacturing and/or materials engineering associated with welding, brazing, shot peening, heat treatment, surface finishing, bearing manufacturing/refurbishment, joining, coating, chemical processes, stripping, adhesive bonding, composites and surface treatments and related processing.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

A Master’s of Science in Engineering is a plus, as is green belt and/or black belt certification and training.
Prior engine hardware design, manufacturing or aftermarket experience is a plus.
Knowledge of Pratt & Whitney design and quality systems.

Responsibilities

Reviewing and approving a range of critical processes across all Aftermarket sources utilized in the manufacture and repair of engine hardware including but not limited to: welding, brazing, shot peening, heat treatment, surface finishing, bearing manufacturing/refurbishment, joining, coating, chemical processes, stripping, adhesive bonding, composites and surface treatments.
Review and qualification of supplier repair processes for both commercial and military hardware to ensure that they meet the requirements of DER-approved technical data.
Address various material and processing needs and assessments, as well as evaluate gas turbine engine hardware and materials.
Review of detailed process-specific operation sheets, process monitoring, non-destructive evaluation, destructive metallurgical testing and evaluation of engine hardware, pilot testing of chemical processes, and material property analysis.
Document and analyze data/results to substantiate qualification of processes, prepare reports, and generate standard work.
Travel to sources across the globe as needed to process witness and verify process readiness.
Identify the steps required to execute repairs and estimate associated costs.