Principal Engineer, Project Engineering (Onsite)

Job Summary:

Pratt & Whitney's Mechanical Systems, Externals and Nacelles (MSEN) engineering module is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Project Engineering Professional. The Project Engineer will be responsible for part-level ownership, task planning, and execution to ensure the IPT achieves goals for the Component Integrated Product Team (CIPT).  The IPT has responsibility for the entire life cycle of the part and as such the Project Engineer will be engaged in activities ranging from validation testing to Engineering Changes, from production delivery support to field support and investigations. Qualified candidates need to be able to effectively lead a diverse team of individuals to meet requirements and achieve goals.  Candidates need to be technically proficient, communicate effectively, and be customer focused. Travel for this role is up to 10%.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide project management and leadership to the Integrated Product Team (IPT) that includes design, structural, durability, aero, materials and manufacturing engineers.

• Lead the IPT through successful technical and program reviews, including the management and closure of key technical risks and issues.

• Plan and manage IPT budgets, schedule, and technical metrics to requirements in collaboration with the CIPT.

• Be accountable to CIPT for part level ownership, including communication, risk management, and execution to program requirements.

• Participate with the CIPT in communicating to engineering and program management.

• Coordinating designs, fabrication (manufacturing/suppliers/vendor trips), validation (Engine Build-Test-Teardown, ACIs- Analytical Condition Inspection, FMRs- Failure Malfunction Report), and sustainment (Component Field Limits, Merlins-Field Inquiries, Deviation Requests) activities.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

• 8+ years of Project Engineering or aerospace experience, or 5+ years of Project Engineering or aerospace experience with a Master’s in Engineering or MBA

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

• Fluent in English (verbal/written)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Trained CAM & Proficiency with Teamcenter, MS Project or other scheduling software and SAP

• Demonstrated successful experience using Agile preferred.

• Engineering experience in design, manufacture, development, validation, entry into service and support of field service issues.

• Demonstrated success in leading multi-functional teams and effectiveness in working across functions, organizations, and levels of management.

• Experience executing Engineering Changes through the Product Change and Incorporation Review process (PCIR).

• Working knowledge of continuous improvement principles (e.g., CORE, QCPC, Process Certification).

• Experience with development engine processes.

What is my role type?

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We have 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.