Product Manufacturing Engineer (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.

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. Pratt & Whitney is laser focused on offering flexibility to our employees. We’ve introduced role types (Onsite, Hybrid, or Remote) and now list them in the job posting title so candidates know where they will operate in our blended work environment.* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

• 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.
• Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite.
• Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).

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.

Where the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

*Note: Hybrid and remote roles at many of our sites are currently working from home because of COVID-19 protocols. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process.

Pratt & Whitney is seeking an experienced, proactive, and goal-oriented professional to lead Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) execution on critical components in the Operations organization.

There are multiple positions available at our East Hartford CT, Middletown CT, North Berwick ME, and Columbus GA locations. All positions are required to work onsite.

This position is critical to the execution of MRL elements necessary to drive process control, which will dramatically improve the company’s quality and delivery signature. The Product Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for specific part or part family MRL advancement through the execution of MRL elements such as PFMEA, Control Plan & Gage R&R. The scope of this role will include both Pratt & Whitney internal shop and supply chain components.  

Key Responsibilities:

• With specific parts ownership, this role will drive manufacturing process improvements across multiple process steps that spans the full value stream of the parts
• Provide focused & effective leadership in the advancement of MRL elements to drive manufacturing risk identification and mitigation to achieve superior quality performance
• Identify & implement process optimization & control methods to eliminate/prevent quality turn backs /escapes and reduce overall product costs
• As a key member of the Integrated Product Team (IPT), significant interaction with product designers, tool designers, quality assurance, systems designers, and other stakeholders is required
• Use statistical analysis tools to perform Root cause analysis and corrective actions on non-conforming product
• Drive targeted manufacturing process optimization activities through MRL tools such as Value Stream Mapping and Process Flow Diagram, PFMEA, Control Plans, Measurement Systems Analysis, Yield & Cost curves and Qualification plan
• Utilize discipline and follow-through to fully document problem statements, observations, conclusions, calculations and recommendations.
• Work with senior management:
  • Support the project pipeline process to select, prioritize and scope projects to business objectives, integrated with other continuous improvement activities and ACE/CORE initiatives
  • Schedule and facilitate periodic project reviews and ensure validation of MRL gate advancements. Use effective scorecards and metrics to ensure progress
• Lead significant projects critical to improve manufacturing process capability & quality performance
• Represent the organization in various forums related to MRL execution. Develop standard work, procedures, and integrate industry-standard best practices
• Communicate lessons learned to:
  • Product development/engineering to enable implementation of design for variation (DFV) and robust design methods (DFSS)
  • Other operational organizations for read across implementation

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with 8+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Program/Project Management, Operations, Engineering, or Quality; OR
• Master's Degree in Engineering with 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Program/Project Management, Operations, Engineering, or Quality
• Demonstrated technical proficiency in complex manufacturing activities
• Demonstrated proficiency leading and managing a portfolio of cross functional projects
• Excellent knowledge of MS office computer software including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Must be able to use Minitab and other statistical software
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in statistics, data analytics, DOE, and multivariate statistics
• U.S. Citizenship is required due to government contracts

Preferred Qualifications:

• ACE/CORE/ 6 Sigma Practitioner/Professional certification
• Six Sigma project leadership/management/coaching experience
• Effective team player with strong good interpersonal skills capable of influencing and getting cooperation and action from others
• Ability to encourage and motivate others to be successful
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written), work and relate with people at all levels of the organization and be self-sufficient
• Strong understanding of other continuous improvement skills: DFSS, Red-X, Lean, etc.

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