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Pratt & Whitney · 3 weeks ago

Principal Production Support ME - Special Process (Onsite)

East Hartford, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$101K/yr - $203K/yr

7+ years exp

Pratt & Whitney is a leader in aerospace manufacturing, focused on transforming the future of flight. They are seeking a Principal Production Support ME to support the production of commercial and military hardware, specifically in the Combustors and Nickel Fabrication business unit, while leading various manufacturing engineering processes.

Aviation & Aerospace

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead heat treat process discipline for the HSMC-N – Heat treatment, diffusion bonding, surface treatment and brazing

Lead furnace capital projects to upgrade furnace, end of life components, controls, etc

Ability to work with existing furnace programs and create new ones

Process and product owner for Plasma spray work in the department

Robot programming (preferred ABB)

Support and perform RCCA activities for the department

Special process development for insourcing hardware and development projects

Help build and maintain shop floor work instructions (including specifications, engineering changes, QAD/process control, and tooling definition/requirements.)

Identify & implement shop floor process optimization & control methods to eliminate/prevent quality turn backs /escapes and reduce overall product costs

Participate in the Standard Production System (SPS) roll-out and initiatives as a Process Engineer supporting daily ANDON’s, Tier Meetings, and Real Time Problem Resolution (RTPR) events. A working-knowledge of the CORE (previously ACE) Tools is desired including Process Certification & Management, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, QCPC/Root-Cause Analysis and Set-Up Reduction/Mistake-Proofing

Significant interaction with the hourly work force, tool designers, quality assurance, Integrated Product Teams, systems designers, Information Systems, and program assembly partners are typical of the position

Provide focused & effective leadership in eliminating EH&S/Ergonomics/Human Factor risks and addressing quality issues

Qualification

Heat treatmentPlasma spray processRobot programmingThermal processingSAPSix Sigma certificationData analyticsProblem-solvingTeam leadershipCommunication skills

Required

Applicable University Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical)

A bachelor's degree and minimum 7+ years prior relevant experience, or

A master's degree and minimum 3+ years prior relevant experience

Demonstrated proficiency leading and managing a portfolio of cross functional projects in aerospace industry

Excellent knowledge of MS office suit, NX, Minitab or/and other statistical software

Good analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficiency in statistics, data analytics, DOE, and multivariate statistics a plus

U.S. Citizenship is required due to government contracts

Security clearance is currently not required but candidate must be willing and able to obtain security clearance (if needed after stepping into the role)

Preferred

Extensive knowledge of thermal processing of aerospace grade superalloys i.e. Titanium, Inconel, Haynes, Waspaloy, etc

Proficient in Plasma spray process - robot programming, tooling, surface treatment, masking, etc

Experience in working with sheet-metal fabrication assemblies - welded and/or riveted, details, machined forging and castings

Experience in thermal process modeling and planning

Experience with the coatings required – specifically Plasma spray

Proficient in using SAP, Solumina G7

CORE/ 6 Sigma Practitioner/Professional certification

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

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

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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.

Founded in 1925

East Hartford, CT, US

10001+ employees