Date Posted:
2023-10-30
Country:
United States of America
Location:
PW100: East Hartford 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 USA
Position Role Type:
Hybrid
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.
Innovation through diversity of thought. At Pratt & Whitney, we believe diversity of thought enables creativity, innovation, and a foundation for inclusion. By fostering an inclusive culture, we accept a shared accountability and responsibility to recognize, sponsor, coach, hire and promote talent equally. We welcome our employees to be their whole - best - selves at work because trust, respect and integrity, are a part of our DNA.
At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?
Job Summary:
As a process development engineer, your mission is to contribute to the development and scaleup of manufacturing processes for Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC) at Pratt and Whitney. In this role, you will work cross-functionally on process development initiatives, process characterization, material testing, technology transfer/scaleup to CMC Center of Excellence (CMC COE), and contribute to the CMC strategy to produce transformative material for PW’s commercial and military jet engines.
Key Responsibilities:
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Develop processes for Chemical Vapor Infiltration (CVI) and Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) to produce ceramic matrix composites.
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Work closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to develop new processes and implement new designs into production
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Play an active role in the Integrated Product Team (IPT) process for Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) turbine components
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Create and implement strategies to improve quality and minimize process cost
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Lead the strategy for comprehensive data collection and analysis that will support robust process development for CMCs. This includes establishing methods for data collection, data analysis and data visualization for data-driven decision making
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Lead the advancement of CVI Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and support hardware production for Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) demonstration
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Conduct root cause investigations as required and implement corrective actions
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Identify, investigate and implement new technology to address business goals
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Travel: 10%
Basic Qualifications:
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Bachelor's Degree
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5+ years of prior relevant experience, OR an Advanced Degree in a related field with 3+ years of relevant experience
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U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Degree in Engineering discipline with 3.0 GPA or higher preferred.
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Experience developing new processes and successful transition to production
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Experience making, testing or analyzing CMCs
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Experience with CVI or CVD processes and equipment
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A working-knowledge of quality and process improvement tools such as Six Sigma and LEAN
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Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
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Strong oral and written communication skills
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Ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships and exercise influence
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Ability to lead small teams to deliver outstanding results and overcome challenges
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Knowledge and effective practice of Environmental, Health and Safety requirements
What is my role type?
In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:
Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. This means that responsibilities of the job need to be performed onsite on a regular basis.
Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.
RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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