Manufacturing Engineer - Black Belt (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 Manufacturing Engineering -  Black Belt to lead deployment and execution of the process control sub-discipline within key operational organizations.

Process Control will dramatically improve the company’s quality and delivery signature using Statistical Process Control / Six Sigma methodologies. The Manufacturing Engineering -  Black Belt will be responsible for assisting the organization in developing a vision, strategy, roadmap and supporting infrastructure for the integration of data driven decision making and Lean/Six-Sigma methods into daily business practices across operations, engineering, quality and business functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop the organization’s employees in variation reduction and process control proficiency by coaching, mentoring and coordinate execution of required training – Green Belts, Black Belts and Champions.

• Work with senior management project champions to:

  • 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 sign off on Formal Gate reviews. Use scorecards and metrics to ensure progress.

• Ensure technical quality of variation reduction and process control projects. Identify gaps in project execution and engage appropriate resources to address either knowledge gaps or execution gaps to ensure projects deliver intended results.

• Lead significant projects critical to improve manufacturing process capability & quality performance

• Represent the organization in various forums related to Process Certification/Six Sigma approaches. Develop standard work, procedures, and integrate industry-standard best practices.

• Coordinate development and publishing of Success Stories.

• 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 of Science in Engineering, Operations or equivalent experience and 7+ years of prior relevant Program/Project Management, Operations, Engineering, Quality experience OR

• Advanced Degree in a related field and 5+ years relevant Program/Project Management, Operations, Engineering, Quality experience

• Six Sigma Black Belt certification

• Travel up to 30%

• U.S. Citizenship is required due to government contracts

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ProCert/Six Sigma project leadership/management/coaching experience

• Demonstrated proficiency leading and managing a large portfolio of cross functional projects

• Capable of influencing and getting cooperation and action from others

• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written), work and relate with people at all levels of the organization and be self-sufficient

• Effective team player, good coaching skills and can develop other co-workers

• Ability to encourage and motivate others to be successful

• Excellent knowledge of MS office computer software including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.  Able to use Minitab and other statistical software

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills

• Proficiency in statistics, data analytics, DOE, and multivariate statistics

• ACE/CORE/ 6 Sigma Practitioner/Professional certification

• Strong understanding of other continuous improvement skills: DFSS, Red-X, Lean, etc.