Sr. Manager, Design & Structural Engineering (Hybrid)

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Job Summary:

The Pratt & Whitney Mechanical Systems, Externals, and Nacelles (MSEN) team is looking for a Design and Structures manager to lead a team supporting aftermarket and sustainment activities for multiple operational military engine models.  The manager will supervise staff performing mechanical design and structural analyses of jet engine hardware.   The manager will work with Component Integrated Product Team (CIPT) customers as well as other functional disciplines, both inside and outside of the MSEN module center, to provide solutions for P&W’s operational military engine projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and represent the Design & Structures discipline on multiple CIPT Leadership teams

• Identify customer needs and develop staffing solutions to achieve project objectives

• Provide design and structural analysis technical guidance & proficiency mentorship to junior staff

• Ensure task scope and engineering approach are aligned with customer intent, funding, schedule and task requirements

• Provide clear communication on task priority and help balance other priorities

• Adjust task assignments, as necessary, to meet customer needs

• Drive organizational change using standard work, turnback tracking, and other continuous improvement tools

• Candidate must be able to work in Oklahoma City at the P&W facility and the Tinker AFB complex

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally. Typical travel will not exceed 10% of the calendar year.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering

• 10+ years of relevant experience, OR an Advanced Degree in a related field with 7+ years of experience

• https://U.S. citizenship is required, as only https://U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil or Structural engineering

• Experience in mechanical design & structural analysis of complex aerospace, automotive, or industrial equipment

• Experience with Finite Element Analysis using ANSYS, SURCK and SimCenter

• Experience with mechanical design using Siemens NX and Teamcenter PLM software

• Experience with aerospace bearings, seals, static structures, plumbing systems, and mechanical accessories like gearboxes and pumps

• Proven ability to work in a cross functional and multi-location teaming environment including suppliers, peers, and customers to overcome technical and program challenges

  Ability to effectively communicate with all leadership levels within an organization and with external suppliers and customers

• Experience in Agile product development framework

• Prior supervisory experience

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:

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. This means that responsibilities of the job need to be performed onsite on a regular basis.

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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