Date Posted:
2023-10-23
Country:
United States of America
Location:
PW100: East Hartford 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
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:
The Rotating Detonation Engine program requires a Project Engineer to lead one of its IPT's in developing groundbreaking propulsion technology. The candidate must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with maximum exposure to the Chief Engineer and executive leadership. Working to tight deadlines, the ideal candidate maintains grace under fire and exhibits the ability to motivate a multidisciplinary team to accomplish industry firsts. Proven project management skills, including an aptitude for good planning, will be required to create and maintain Level 3 schedules and budget plans. Demonstrated leadership ability to guide the team to meeting deadlines and delivering on objectives within the allocated budget is a prerequisite. This position provides the unique opportunity to quickly convert concepts into testable rig designs, following the Agile philosophy.
Key Responsibilities:
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This position will provide project management to an Integrated Product Team (IPT) made up of design, structural, durability, aero, materials and manufacturing engineers.
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The teams are tasked with developing, advancing and validating new technology for future product insertion.
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The Project Engineer will work with the Component Integrated Product Team (CIPT) to plan, acquire, and manage appropriate budgets and risks for specific IPT tasks.
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The Project Engineer will be responsible for leading the IPT and managing the team's execution with a strong focus on the development supply chain.
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The position requires excellent communication and team leadership skills as well as the ability to operate across a wide range of disciplines and management levels with both internal and external customers to ensure that task requirements are met.
Basic Qualifications:
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BS in Engineering.
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8+ years of engineering experience or 5+ years with an advanced degree.
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Must be a U.S. Citizen. This position may require access to systems/tools that are restricted to individuals who possess US citizenship.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams, budgets, and schedules
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Demonstrated analytical, problem solving, and trending skills
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Knowledge and experience with Project Management toolsets (e.g., Agile, SAP, Primavera, or MS Project)
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Understanding of robust technology maturation through proactive risk management.
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Hot section gas turbine component and/or module level experience
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Working knowledge of continuous improvement principles (e.g. CORE, QCPC, Process Certification)
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Master’s degree or MBA a plus
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:
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.
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.
This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.
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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