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Pratt & Whitney · 17 hours ago

Engineering Casting Specialist (Remote)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$132K/yr - $252K/yr

8+ years exp

Pratt & Whitney is transforming the future of flight by designing and servicing innovative engines. They are seeking an Engineering Casting Specialist to provide engineering services and support to enhance delivery performance within the Casting supply base for Pratt & Whitney Canada, requiring expertise in casting process engineering and collaboration with suppliers.

Responsibilities

Conducting in-depth investigations at casting suppliers’ facilities to identify areas for improvement

Collaborating with suppliers to develop and implement action plans aimed at improving product yield, quality, and delivery performance

Monitoring progress on action plans and publishing detailed progress reports throughout the process

Utilize solidification modeling tools such as Procast and/or Magmasoft to enhance yield and improve supplier performance

Conduct on-site visits and engage remotely with suppliers to address technical and process challenges, working collaboratively on root cause analysis and corrective actions to reduce quality issues and improve yield

Collaborate with suppliers and P&WC Engineering to resolve issues related to design requirements, casting process changes, and tooling modifications

Provide engineering input for any necessary changes to improve casting yield

Facilitate the transition of new part requirements with suppliers to align with part incorporation plans, identifying risks and developing contingency plans to meet production requirements

Travel to U.S. supplier locations will be required approximately 50% of the time

Partner with suppliers to evaluate current and future capacity requirements for both existing and new P&WC parts

Assess supplier capacity to meet demand profiles, including any surge capacity requested by P&WC

Identify and communicate risks to meeting demand, escalating issues to P&WC as necessary

Collaborate with suppliers to develop capacity gap closure actions and implementation plans, providing support for execution as needed

Review P&WC’s current standard work for casting design best practices and offer recommendations to enhance processes

Partner with P&WC to update and refine the casting design manual to reflect improved practices and standards

Qualification

Casting process engineeringSolidification modelingProcastMagmasoft3D design softwareInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with a minimum of 10+ years of experience in casting mold gating design, solidification modeling, or aerospace casting specifications for airfoil and structural castings, OR a Master's Degree in Engineering with a minimum of 8+ years of relevant experience

Preferred

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Foundry Engineering

12+ years prior experience in casting mold gating design, solidification modeling, or aerospace casting specifications for airfoil and structural castings

Certification as a user of solidification modeling software such as Procast and/or Magmasoft

Prior experience with 3D design software, including Solidworks and/or CATIA

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