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 will collaborate with operations, quality, procurement, suppliers, and engineering subject matter experts while developing expertise in project management, airfoil technology, and production support. The Senior Project Engineer will manage producibility projects, support production, and drive cross-functional collaboration to resolve technical challenges. The position leads efforts to meet project objectives and coordinates across teams, including international members. Travel is approximately 20% and may be domestic or international. The position is onsite.
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, because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
- Aerospace industry experience in a manufacturing environment; commercial and military experience are highly desirable.
- Working proficiency with Siemens NX, Teamcenter, SAP, and Microsoft Office.
- Experience with fan blades, airfoils, Material Review Board (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 simultaneously, ensuring alignment 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; payments are not guaranteed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
