Senior Product Manufacturing Engineer - NPI (Onsite)

RTX • East Hartford, CT

7d • 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. What You Will Do: Pratt & Whitney (P&W) is seeking a detail oriented, goal focused individual to be a Product Manufacturing Engineer working on the New Product Introduction (NPI) team for Hot Section Module Center (HSMC). In this role, the selected individual will be responsible for full value stream manufacturing part ownership for Turbine Airfoil Blades through the life cycle of new programs, ensuring the progression of Process Development, Development Hardware Fabrication, Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL), Production Rate Readiness (PRR), Advanced Part Quality Planning (APQP), and First Article Inspection. The selected candidates will have the opportunity to work in a fast pace and dynamic manufacturing environment on the next generation of development programs. Primary location in East Hartford, CT and up to 10% travel may be required.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field, or 3+ years of relevant experience with an advanced degree.
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written), work and relate with people at all levels of the organization
• Strong project management skills
• US Citizenship required due to requirement to obtain and maintain secret clearance

Nice To Haves

• Previous operations / manufacturing experience
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Proficiency in the application of continuous improvement tools: Process Certification, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, PFMEA, Six Sigma and/or Red-X
• Experience with Agile project management methodology

Responsibilities

• Provide manufacturing producibility feedback on new designs as a member of the Integrated Product Team (IPT) with engineering.
• Coordinate with supporting Process MEs to ensure a balanced and healthy value stream.
• Ensure the advancement of MRL and APQP activities through risk identification and closure plan execution.
• Drive targeted manufacturing process improvement/optimization activities.
• Utilize the Agile framework for managing and prioritizing tasks.
• Create and manage schedules ensuring on time delivery of development and FAI hardware.
• Integrate with Quality, Operations, and Suppliers to ensure schedule needs are planned and executed.
• Communicate task status in a highly visible environment concisely and clearly.
• Up to 10% domestic travel may be required.
• Obtain and hold a Secret Level Security Clearance.

Benefits

• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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, and holidays.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees