Senior Design Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•Midland, GA

7d•Onsite

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’s Engineering Support to Operations (ESTO) organization is seeking a proactive, goal-oriented, and detail-focused Senior Design Engineer to support the design and production of compressor blades and vanes in Columbus, Georgia. This role partners with Component Integrated Product Teams (CIPT), ESTO, quality, and manufacturing engineering teams to address design requirements, engineering changes, field issues, and production improvements for commercial and military engine hardware.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced degree with 3 years of relevant experience.
Relevant experience in engineering design, analysis, or technical problem-solving within a relevant engineering environment.
This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering and direct Pratt & Whitney or aerospace industry design experience.
Proficiency with Teamcenter, Unigraphics/NX, ANSYS, MS Office, or other aerospace engineering design and analysis tools.
Knowledge of compressor blades, engineering drawings, manufacturing methods, or other jet engine rotating hardware such as disks.
Strong analytical, communication, interpersonal, and creative problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Experience with process improvement initiatives and demonstrated professional judgment, maturity, and ability to build effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

Perform compressor blade and vane design activities within an Integrated Product Team (IPT), ensuring technical requirements and program deliverables are met.
Evaluate product improvement opportunities and process Class 2 engineering changes to address design, quality, and producibility requirements.
Conduct design analysis supporting quality nonconformances, stop-delivery orders, supplier requests, and hardware field investigations; identify root causes and recommend product improvements.
Support the incorporation of Airfoil 2.0 at Columbus Forge and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to reduce nonconformances and improve manufacturing producibility.
Prepare and present technical recommendations and program status to CIPTs, Compression Systems Module Center, ESTO leadership, and program management as required.