Date Posted:
2023-10-19
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 Mechanical Systems, Externals, and Nacelles (MSEN) is looking for an experienced Principal Structures Engineer to perform structural analysis on military engine programs. Responsibilities of the position include performing structural analyses to demonstrate durability and structural integrity of MSEN components, participating on multi-disciplined integrated product teams, and presenting analysis results to both PW leadership and customer representatives. Hardware to be analyzed includes bearing compartments, gearboxes, lube pumps, oil tanks, tubes, mount brackets, and ducts. Moreover, the responsibilities include performing of engine test data reduction and providing as needed on-site or remote engine test coverage.
Key Responsibilities:
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Perform structural analysis on Externals or similar hardware using a combination of hand calculations, PW tools, and finite element analysis. Previous experience using ANSYS classic and/or Workbench required. Expertise in Siemens NX Advanced Simulation a plus.
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Lead structural analysis Relentless Root Cause Analyses (RRCA) teams including directing analysis work, assigning, and closing action items, mentoring team members, and presenting results to engineering leadership and externals customers.
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Lead outsourced vendors in performing analyses consistent with internal guidelines and customer specifications.
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Provide mentoring and guidance to less experienced engineers with a specific emphasis on proficiency improvement.
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Improve and generate internal guidelines and training.
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Perform and support testing. Responsibilities include creating test plans, selection of instrumentation and limits for test, assistance in rig design and mechanism of loading, structural analysis of test hardware, evaluation of test data, and presentation of results to leadership and customers.
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Travel less than 10%
Basic Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
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8+ years of engineering experience, OR an Advanced degree and 5+ 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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Mechanical, Aerospace or Civil Engineering degree strongly preferred.
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Aerospace or Turbofan Engine industry experience highly preferred.
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Proficiency in structural finite element methods, hand-calculations, and use of ANSYS.
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Continuous Improvement experience, and/or LEAN, CORE, ACE, Six-Sigma training.
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Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office, SAP, and other business software.
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Strong communication and task coordination skills.
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.
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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