About The Position

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. Pratt & Whitney (P&W) is seeking a SMS Standardization Lead under the Enterprise SMS Program Office in East Hartford, CT. This position will be responsible for leading the standardization efforts across P&W's enterprise-wide SMS, and leading other initiatives aimed at advancing P&W's SMS processes and safety culture. Candidate must be a strong communicator, work well in dynamic cross-functional teams, and have a strong passion for improving culture and product safety.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Air Transportation Management, Aerospace Science, or related field
  • 10+ years of experience in Aerospace or 7+ years with an Advanced Degree.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen. This position may require access to systems/tools that are restricted to individuals who possess US citizenship.

Nice To Haves

  • Strong understanding of SMS principles and ability to communicate these principles to broad audiences.
  • Demonstrated skill in leading cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent communication skills and experience articulating vision and strategy at senior leadership level.
  • Familiarity with Engineering, Quality, and Operations organizations and/or processes with background working with safety data, within a SMS framework
  • Skilled working with Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and information systems.
  • Experience in using CORE tools, or similar, for continuous process improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Lead P&W standardization efforts across the Enterprise SMS, including design, manufacture, and aftermarket operations.
  • Engages P&W's 14 CFR Part 145 sites on ensuring compliance and standardization of SMS across locations, consistent with the objectives of the P&W Enterprise SMS.
  • Engages P&W partners to ensure consortium compliance to applicable US and international SMS regulations, and consistent with company-specific SMS processes.
  • Interfaces with regulatory agencies to demonstrate compliance.
  • Supports P&W internal audit processes to ensure robust integration of SMS requirements.
  • Conducts SMS focus groups and similar information gathering sessions to ensure robust integration of SMS across the enterprise, and adoption of positive safety culture principles.
  • Assists in employee reporting process and human factors discipline maturity, as necessary.
  • Demonstrate and articulate SMS adoption and standardization efforts to SMS Leadership.

Benefits

  • 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
  • holidays
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