Pratt & Whitney · 9 hours ago
Blades Senior Technical Manager (Onsite)
Pratt & Whitney is working to transform the future of flight by designing, building, and servicing innovative engines. The Blades Senior Technical Manager will lead a team of Manufacturing Engineers, driving producibility and delivery excellence for critical Commercial and Military Programs while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Aviation & Aerospace
Responsibilities
Manage, mentor, and lead a team of 13 Manufacturing Engineers, fostering professional growth and career development
Provide technical and strategic leadership to process manufacturing engineers supporting Commercial and Military Programs
Prioritize resources and work streams to address critical needs and ensure full engagement of the engineering team in supporting delivery and part producibility
Drive continuous improvements in quality and delivery performance, aligning team objectives with overall program goals
Engage with internal and external stakeholders to investigate quality or delivery issues and develop robust, long-term improvement plans
Manage budget, staffing requirements, and hiring initiatives while ensuring strict adherence to Pratt & Whitney’s quality and engineering procedures
Collaborate extensively with program offices, component product teams, customer representatives, and operations management
Lead and drive quality control risk mitigation efforts utilizing tools such as Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering or Engineering Technology field with 10 years of experience in an engineering role; OR Master of Science Degree with 7 years of relevant experience
Minimum 2 years of experience directly leading and managing a team
Demonstrated understanding of technical data requirements
Preferred
Demonstrated problem-solving expertise using Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) methodologies
Direct experience in the design, development, and support of production hardware within an aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing environment
Proven success in leading cross-functional teams to achieve complex business and technical results
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to build meaningful internal and external relationships
Experience in developing and executing high-impact strategic objectives for an engineering organization
Demonstrated skill and success in team leadership, facilitation, coaching, and talent development
Working knowledge of shop practices, policies, and procedures governing manufacturing engineering support and work instruction documentation
Experience with the oversight of data integrity, reporting requirements, and key accountability metrics
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Company
Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, is a global leader in propulsion systems, powering the most advanced aircraft in the world, and we are shaping the future of aviation.
Funding
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