Eng II, Structural Engineer
About The Position
Pratt & Whitney is seeking a self-motivated, detail-focused Structures Engineer (P2) for the Compression Systems Engineering Fan Blades and Static Hardware team within Engineering Support to Operations. The engineer will lead cross-functional efforts to meet delivery and producibility targets and ensure timely resolution of technical challenges for commercial and military products. This onsite role is based at the East Hartford, Connecticut campus. The position supports engine production and proactive producibility improvements, addresses critical quality issues and supplier transitions, and supports Class 2 engineering changes. It performs structural assessments using hand calculations and finite element modeling, engineering standard work, analytical tools, and engineering judgment with limited supervision. The engineer also provides technical mentorship and review, works with outsourced engineers to maintain high-quality deliverables, and contributes to strategic planning and continuous improvement. Travel may be required up to 10% domestically and internationally.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) degree and 2 years of engineering experience, or an advanced degree in Engineering.
- U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering.
- Extensive experience in manufacturing-focused engineering within aerospace or mechanical domains.
- Strong analytical capabilities, including proficiency with ANSYS or equivalent and fatigue/fracture mechanics.
- Proficiency with Pratt & Whitney proprietary tools and Engineering Knowledge Systems.
Responsibilities
- Support engine production by executing and overseeing day-to-day activities.
- Drive proactive producibility improvement efforts and support critical quality issues, supplier transitions, and Class 2 engineering changes.
- Perform structural assessments using hand calculations and finite element modeling, engineering standard work, analytical tools, and engineering judgment.
- Provide technical mentorship and hands-on guidance, review structural analyses, and promote safety and best practices.
- Work with and mentor outsourced engineers to maintain high-quality deliverables.
- Support technical efforts to improve the producibility of cold-section hardware.
- Contribute to strategic planning and lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance performance and champion safety and ESTO values.
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
Mid Level
