Date Posted:
2023-10-09
Country:
United States of America
Location:
PW221: Mikro - Charlottesville,VA 1180 Seminole Trail Suite 220, Charlottesville, VA, 22901 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:
Pratt & Whitney Mikro Systems, is designing ceramic cores and tooling for turbine airfoil castings to be manufactured at P&W’s state-of-the-art Ashville, North Carolina foundry. Mirko Systems uses a manufacturing process that produces intricate multi-walled ceramic cores. As development progresses, we need innovative ideas to address unique challenges created by fully-featured ceramic bodies. The Mikro team is seeking a talented Tool Designer who can think out-out-of-the-box and provide tooling solutions to address the unique changes of the complex geometry.
Responsibilities:
- Design injection dies, casting dies, assembly fixtures, gages and other tooling used to support the manufacturing process of ceramic cores for turbine airfoils; ensure all designs are high in quality and accurate.
- Assist manufacturing engineering team in project development and investigations related to tooling.
- Utilize CAD software, specifically Siemens NX to prepare tooling designs and blueprints for the aerospace product line.
- Utilize CAD software, SolidWorks to prepare tooling designs and blueprints for other product lines.
- Interact with tooling vendors: interact with manufacturing engineering team on design changes and/or specifications to ensure effective product design and implementation.
- Provide Operations support and assist with Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) process; support and/or participate in Continuous Improvement (CI) events and CORE activities.
Basic Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in related field and minim 3 years’ experience.
- Experience with 3D modeling/drafting software Siemens NX and SolidWorks.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office computer software including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) ASME Y14.5-2009.
- US Citizenship required due to government contract.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) techniques (Siemens NX or SolidWorks).
- Drafting knowledge to American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards.
- Turbine Blade / Vane knowledge.
- Knowledge of investment casting and molding tooling design.
- Understanding of how Integrated Product Teams function.
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.
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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