Senior Project Engineer - Onsite
About The Position
Pratt & Whitney’s Cold Section Engineering Support to Operations (ESTO) organization is seeking a goal-oriented, detail-focused Senior Project Engineer to join the Commercial Fan Blade Project Team in East Hartford, Connecticut. The role supports production and engineering activities through technical problem-solving, quality improvement, engineering changes, and producibility initiatives across the value stream. The engineer collaborates with operations, quality, procurement, suppliers, and engineering subject matter experts while developing expertise in project management, airfoil technology, and production support. The position manages producibility projects, supports production, and leads cross-functional collaboration to resolve technical challenges and meet project objectives, including coordination with international team members. The role is onsite and involves approximately 20% domestic and international travel. The position requires U.S. citizenship because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program or contract. No security clearance is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 5 years of engineering experience, or an advanced degree in Engineering and 3 years of engineering experience.
- Relevant engineering experience in engineering project management, manufacturing, production support, or technical problem-solving.
- U.S. citizenship is required to access information under the program or contract.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
- Aerospace industry experience in a manufacturing environment; commercial and military experience is highly desirable.
- Working proficiency with Siemens NX, Teamcenter, SAP, and MS Office.
- Experience with fan blades, airfoils, MRB, engineering changes, supplier support, or manufacturing problem resolution.
- Experience with program budget management and annual planning.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, relationship-building, and cultural-awareness skills.
Responsibilities
- Manage multiple projects and keep them aligned with technical and business objectives.
- Lead cross-functional teams, including international team members, to address and resolve issues.
- Oversee producibility projects, production support, and escape management.
- Coordinate data management activities to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
- Support outsourcing initiatives by managing vendor relationships and deliverables.
- Analyze data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for process improvements.
- Present project updates, technical content, and recommendations to senior management.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 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
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
