Senior Project Engineer (Onsite)
About The Position
Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support the Operational Commercial Engines Component Integrated Product Team (CIPT) within the Mechanical Systems, Externals, & Nacelles (MSEN) organization. The role coordinates engineering, operations, supply chain, finance, and program management activities while managing technical risks, engineering changes, schedules, budgets, and program commitments throughout the product lifecycle. It supports Externals and Mechanical Systems hardware and requires cross-functional leadership and technical problem-solving. The position provides opportunities to lead Class I Engineering Changes and PCIR process execution, build cross-functional leadership skills, expand technical and project leadership capabilities, and gain exposure to executive-level program reviews and strategic business decisions. The role is classified as onsite in East Hartford, Connecticut, and requires up to 10% domestic and international travel. U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program/contract. No security clearance is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree and 3 years of relevant experience.
- Relevant experience in engineering, aerospace, aviation, manufacturing, or a related technical industry.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Ability to work primarily onsite in East Hartford, Connecticut, and travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.
Nice To Haves
- Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and/or experience in the aerospace or turbofan engine industry.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and coordinate across teams in strategic projects and initiatives.
- Customer-focused approach and ability to find solutions to complex vendor- and customer-facing problems while meeting program demands.
- Experience with Jira, Smartsheets, Microsoft Office, Teamcenter, SAP, Microsoft Project, or other project management software.
- Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, CORE, ACE, or Six Sigma, and/or tools and systems such as Microsoft Office, Solumina, SAP, Teamcenter, or Agile frameworks.
Responsibilities
- Own task-level responsibilities for the CIPT, including communication, risk management, and execution to program requirements.
- Collaborate with the Integrated Product Team on hardware field investigations to determine root cause, support safety risk assessments, and develop mitigation plans.
- Lead engineering change execution, risk assessments, and mitigation planning to reduce cost, schedule, and technical exposure throughout the project lifecycle.
- Participate in Customer, System Integrated Product Team (SIPT), Integrated Program Management Team (IPMT), and Senior Management interactions and presentations.
- Monitor and support Integrated Product Teams’ budgets, schedules, technical performance, and business metrics to achieve program commitments.
Benefits
- Relocation eligibility
- 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
- Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, subject to eligibility and applicable program terms
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
