Staff Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•Bridgeport, CT

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future. At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond? 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. To succeed in this role, you will be an experienced engineer with previous experience answering technical questions, solving complex technical problems, and providing guidance on the disposition of engines, engine parts and accessories. You will also study, develop, assess, and roll out new methods to process the engines (e.g., new inspection limits, new repairs, new methods of disassembly/assembly/test, etc.). 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

An Advanced Degree in Engineering or STEM field with 3+ years’ experience in an MRO environment or other manufacturing setting, OR a Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field and 5+ years’ prior relevant experience
U.S. Person or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required.
Fluency in the English language (both written and verbal)

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 shops
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.