Staff Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•Bridgeport, CT

5d•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: We have an exciting opportunity to join our engineering team in Bridgeport, WV as a Staff Engineer. This position focuses on supporting aircraft engines through overhaul and repair processes, including but not limited to disassembly, clean line, NDT, detail inspection, assembly and test cell. You will provide support to our engine shop and play a key role in our efficiency and ability to return engines to service in a timely manner. Pratt & Whitney in Bridgeport, WV is a FAA regulated facility and as such under the U.S. Departments of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with FAA Guidelines. Candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing per FAA’s regulation 14 CFR part 120, as well as 49 CFR part 40.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with less than 2 years’ experience in an MRO environment or other manufacturing setting

Nice To Haves

Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering degree
Experience in continuous improvement methodology (CORE/ACE/Lean/Kaizen/Six Sigma)
Overhaul and repair processes experience
Previous experience in aviation/aerospace industry or other Aftermarket repair shop
Extensive and demonstrable experience in data analysis, problem solving, and solution implementation
Experience with PWC Turbofan and Turboprop Engines (emphasis on PW800, but also PW300, PW500, PW600, and PT6A & PT6E)

Responsibilities

Tracks and reports trends in the conditions of the engines, engine parts and accessories and engine test trends.
Implements new or revised inspection limits, modifications, repairs, etc. based on the observed trends.
Work with other departments within the broader company as required to achieve project goals.
Apply continuous improvement methodology in all tasks in an effort to improve shop processes: man-hours, turn-around time, cost of poor quality, etc.
On an as-needed basis, provides/coordinates training on various technical topics such as rotor balancing, failure mode analysis/identification, etc.
Works with Customer Service and Sales in the development of specifications that define the work to be performed on the engines while in the shop (e.g. how accessories are processed, what Service Bulletins to perform, how to manage life limited parts, etc.).
Primary workload is a mix of longer-term projects that span durations of weeks or months along with more immediate-term tasks.
Work is approximately 50% in the shop and 50% at your desk.
Fluency in the English language (both written and verbal)