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Pratt & Whitney · 1 hour ago

Principle Engineer - Onsite

East Hartford, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$108K/yr - $204K/yr

8+ years exp

Pratt & Whitney is working to transform the future of flight by designing and servicing engines. The role involves managing technical issues for V2500 hardware, ensuring engine safety, and providing support to operators and engineering groups.

Responsibilities

Coordinate closely with various P&W/IAE engineering groups, IAE Customer Programs & IAE field offices to support technical issues and monitor our fleet of more than 6000 engines

Working directly with operators (American Airlines, United Airlines, British Airways and others) to resolve technical issues by providing on-wing troubleshooting and support for their engines while they are in the shop

Working closely with field offices, engine shops, customer support, engineering, suppliers and publications to support questions related to engine maintenance, hardware conditions, engine and event investigations and/or general questions from the field

Monitoring the fleet to identify potential emerging issues relating to engine hardware and to escalate if required

Interface with the following organizations to ensure clear, accurate and timely development of technical data for engine and hardware inspection/maintenance data: Aftermarket and Sustainment Engineering (ASE) Repair, Fleet Management Programs (FMP), MRO/Engine Overhaul organizations, Standard Practices, CIPT's and Chief Engineers office, Structures, and Performance Analysis groups

Ensuring prompt investigation closure and implementation of required closing actions with respect to engine hardware

Provide closure reports to the customer, airframer and authorities in a timely manner where required

Identifying and incorporating improvements to the Engine Manual, Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Troubleshooting Manual, Component Maintenance Manuals, and Services Bulletins based on field issues, customer feedback, One-Time-Concession (OTC) history, and E-Net cases

Providing technical material and/or on-site support for technical review meetings, regional forums and world conferences

Contribute to the team’s overall excellent delivery metrics (On-Time E-Net case response rate, One-Time Concession delivery, Investigation closure rate, etc.)

Ability to cover on occasion customer issues, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Some travel required

Qualification

Engineering degreeV2500 engine knowledgeTechnical troubleshootingAircraft Maintenance ManualAftermarket experienceCustomer-facing skillsTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

A Bachelor's degree in engineering

8+ years of Engineering experience or 5+ years with an advanced degree

U.S citizenship is required as only U.S. are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Preferred

An understanding of V2500, PW2000/4000 engine hardware, processing of Engineering Authorization changes, Service Bulletins, Special Instructions and One Time Concessions (OTCs)

Familiarity with the process of drafting and updating the various technical processes located in the Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Troubleshooting Manual, and Engine Manual

Understanding of how airlines operate and maintain their engines locally

Experience in the aftermarket (engine shop, part repair center, supplier) or original manufacturing segments of the business

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