Pratt & Whitney · 1 week ago
GTF - Powerplant Engineer 1st Shift (Onsite)
Columbus, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$87K/yr - $165K/yr
5+ years expPratt & Whitney is a leader in designing and servicing engines for flight. The Powerplant Engineer will provide engineering support to various teams, manage engine workscope, and serve as the primary engineering interface to customers during shop visits.
Aviation & Aerospace
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Receive and understand the Shop Maintenance Instructions (SMI) document for each shop visit assigned
Author/load aircraft engine repair workscope into SAP
Provide timely responses to Customer and Engineering technical Questions (IPFs)
Work with Process/Production Engineers in executing workscope and work instructions for engine repairs. (Service Bulletins, ADs, performance restoration and modification requirements)
Do appropriate research, supporting and advising other functional areas regarding technical issues related to quality, operations processes, materials and customer support
Seek opportunities to reduce costs and increase quality and efficiency using new materials, processes or technology
Assist with implementation of new materials, processes, tools or technology
Assist in training mechanics, inspectors and others related to various technical issues
Demonstrate commitment to the EH&S and continuous improvement programs by complying with all policies and procedures, completing all required training, and supporting all applicable committee activities
Participate in failure investigations and Problem resolution boards
Be a source of in-depth technical knowledge on the repair and test of the GTF engine
Manage the Shop Visit to ensure all Gate requirements are met in accordance with the Operations Network cadence
Ensure each shop visit workscope is generated in accordance with applicable Engine Maintenance Plan (EMP) / Customized Engine Maintenance Plan (CEMP) documents
Qualification
Required
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems
Bachelor's degree in engineering or other STEM field of study and 5 years prior experience to include manufacturing operations or production engineering or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 2 years' experience as listed above
Experience reading and/or interpreting tech data or engine manuals
Preferred
Prior FAR145 shop experience
GTF product knowledge
Knowledge of leadership operating model (LOM) tools
Experience with managing projects or leading a team
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.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brad Scobbo
Executive Director & CFO, Commercial Engines GTF Programs
Christian Robertson
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Military Engines
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