Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Onsite)
About The Position
Pratt & Whitney is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to support its Mechanical Systems, Externals & Nacelles (MSEN) organization. The role contributes to the development of external systems for a current-production commercial engine family, designing and analyzing complex mechanical hardware, providing technical leadership to engineering teams, and driving continuous improvement. The engineer supports high-quality engineering execution, ensures design integrity, and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to deliver reliable engine hardware. The MSEN Engineering organization is responsible for the design, development, and in-service support of power transmission systems, bearing compartment and rotor support design and analysis, oil and thermal management systems, engine externals packaging and architecture, and nacelles for commercial and military engine models. The position is onsite in East Hartford, Connecticut, with 10% domestic and international travel. U.S. citizenship is required to access information under the program or contract.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years of relevant engineering experience, or an advanced degree in a related field with 3 years of relevant experience.
- Relevant engineering experience working with mechanical hardware, engineering drawings, dimensions, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
- Experience with CAD and solid modeling tools such as Siemens NX (UG NX) or equivalent.
- Experience with finite element analysis tools such as ANSYS or equivalent.
- Ability to work effectively with internal and external customers and cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and tools, such as CORE or Six Sigma.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop engine external components, including tubes, brackets, ducts, harnesses, hoses, seals, and component mounts.
- Perform structural analysis of tube and bracket networks and complete complex tolerance stack-ups to ensure durability, fit, and function.
- Lead and coordinate design engineering activities, assign tasks, review technical work, and oversee outsourced engineering projects.
- Ensure designs meet engineering requirements and quality standards.
- Present technical solutions at design reviews and address stakeholder feedback.
- Support failure investigations, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
- Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes and standard work.
Benefits
- Eligible for relocation.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- 401(k) match.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Employee assistance program.
- Employee Scholar Program.
- Parental leave.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
