Principal Residual Stress Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2023-03-06

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?

Department Overview:

The quantification of Residual Stress (RS) in jet engine hardware is a critical need Pratt and Whitney faces as the company seeks to optimize part performance. The Materials Characterization group is seeking a RS Subject Matter Expert and Leader to partner with internal and external customers to develop innovative residual stress quantification solutions. The SME is expected to independently define customer needs and work-scope; develop a targeted solution to address the RS requirement; and manage a large portfolio of jobs using competing resources to deliver meaningful results.

The successful candidate will focus on managing RS-centric programs; integration and collaboration with technical disciplines (such as Lifing, Modeling, Alloy Development, and Aftermarket Solutions); and RS measurement plan development, data collection and analysis; and reporting by diffraction and mechanical based methods. The SME will also support data interpretation and definition of applicability for various applications; and develop outside collaborative efforts to develop new measurement methods and outside laboratories that can complement in-house capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with customers to define RS data need and applicability, measurement plan, timeline, and resource requirements.
• Execute RS data collection and analysis of using X-ray diffraction and mechanical methods such as hole drilling.
• Collaborate with universities/suppliers/government institutions to expand current available capabilities and develop State-of-the-Art methods to implement into practice.
• Integrate residual stress measurement into various disciplines and applications within PW.
• Lead the RS Knowledge Generation and Transfer to ensure effective retention of learnings and findings.
• 5% Travel Required

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Science or Metallurgical or Mechanical Engineering with 8+ years prior experience with RS measurement and analysis, OR
• Advanced Degree with 5+ years prior experience
• Experience in residual stress measurement and/or modeling with mechanical relaxation method and/or diffraction-based techniques.
• US Person Status required due to government contracts.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Aerospace industry experience is an asset.
• Programming and data visualization skills (python, ORIGIN, MS Office suites).
• Experience working in large collaborative teams to solve technically difficult problems.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient at presenting information to both technical and non-technical audience.
• US Citizenship preferred.

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.

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