Senior Repair Development 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. 

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?

Pratt & Whitney East Hartford Repair Operations (EHRO) is looking for a Sr. Repair Development Engineer (RDE). This is a fast-paced technical position requiring project management and technical skills to complete long-term projects along with shop floor support.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing new repair processes across P&W’s newest engine programs; The PW1000G Series Geared Turbo Fan (GTF) as well as The F135. Developing and implementing new repair processes will span both major rotating hardware as well as static hardware. You will partner with various disciplines internally as well as external vendors to industrialize new repairs that will grow our business and capabilities in an ever-expanding MRO marketplace. Additionally, the Sr. RDE will be responsible for assessing the need for new capital equipment, machine tools and production tooling, as well as developing the business case justifications and executing on capital procurement projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and implement new repair processes from technical data and engine manuals.
• Create detailed work instructions for shop floor employees by collaborating with Operations & Quality personnel
• Implement and drive process improvements to establish world-class repairs
• Drive communications with GSE, CTS, MTU and other various support function teams for the creation and maintenance of new technical data and technical information requests.
• Support routine technical problems and requests from inspectors and machine operators
• Execute repair process standard work associated with new product development.
• Collaborate with Finance and Customer Service to develop and maintain pricing of new repair processes.
• Work with external vendors and suppliers to procure new machines and technology to streamline/improve part processing.
• Incumbent must be willing to complete export Jurisdiction/Classification training.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and minimum 5+ years’ of relevant experience, OR
• An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3+ years’ of relevant experience
• US Citizenship required due to government contracts

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven experience in managing complex projects/programs.
• A strong desire to learn and have the technical skill to drive operations, rapid problem solving and continuous improvement, and automation of equipment and process concepts for external candidates is highly desirable.
• Work with all levels of management, shop personnel and partners. Speak confidently and tailor explanations and presentations to the audience as appropriate.
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills, analytical thinking and strong customer focus.
• Familiar with P&W Engine Manuals, Standard Practice Manuals and Technical Orders or equivalent is helpful.
• Knowledge of Part Drawing and GD&T fundamentals is preferred.
• Knowledge of military and commercial products / parts is preferred.
• Knowledge of source demonstration/repair source approval is desired.
• Understanding manufacturing processes (Turning, Milling, Grinding, Shotpeening, Plasma Coating, etc.)
• EHRO is an FAA regulated facility and compliance with such rules is a condition of employment.
• Proficiency in MS Office, SAP, Solumina, NX, AutoCAD, and Teamcenter is 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.

Raytheon Technologies 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.