Staff Engineer; Onsite

About Pratt & Whitney

Pratt & Whitney is working to transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines never seen before. We’re looking for people to drive it. If you are ready to go beyond, join a tight‑knit team that takes mission personally.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our engineering team in Bridgeport, WV as a Staff Engineer. This position focuses on supporting aircraft engines through overhaul and repair processes, including but not limited to disassembly, clean line, NDT, detail inspection, assembly, and test cell. You will provide support to our engine shop and play a key role in our efficiency and ability to return engines to service in a timely manner.

To succeed in this role you will be an experienced engineer with previous experience answering technical questions, solving complex technical problems, and providing guidance on the disposition of engines, parts and accessories. You will also study, develop, assess, and roll out new methods to process the engines (e.g., new inspection limits, new repairs, new methods of disassembly/assembly/test, etc.).

• Tracks and reports trends in the conditions of the engines, engine parts and accessories and engine test trends.
• Implements new or revised inspection limits, modifications, repairs, etc. based on the observed trends.
• Work with other departments within the broader company as required to achieve project goals.
• Apply continuous improvement methodology in all tasks in an effort to improve shop processes: man‑hours, turn‑around time, cost of poor quality, etc.
• On an as‑needed basis, provides/coordinates training on various technical topics such as rotor balancing, failure mode analysis/identification, etc.
• Works with Customer Service and Sales in the development of specifications that define the work to be performed on the engines while in the shop (e.g. how accessories are processed, what Service Bulletins to perform, how to manage life limited parts, etc.).
• Primary workload is a mix of longer‑term projects that span durations of weeks or months along with more immediate‑term tasks. Work is approximately 50% in the shop and 50% at your desk.
• Fluency in the English language (both written and verbal).

• An advanced degree in Engineering or STEM field with 3+ years’ experience in an MRO environment or other manufacturing setting, OR a Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years’ prior relevant experience.
• U.S. Person or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required.

• Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering degree.
• Experience in continuous improvement methodology (CORE/ACE/Lean/Kaizen/Six Sigma).
• Overhaul and repair processes experience.
• Previous experience in aviation/aerospace industry or other aftermarket repair shops.
• Extensive and demonstrable experience in data analysis, problem solving, and solution implementation.
• Experience with PWC Turbofan and Turboprop Engines (emphasis on PW800, but also PW300, PW500, PW600, and PT6A & PT6E).

Pratt & Whitney in Bridgeport, WV is a FAA regulated facility and this position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with FAA Guidelines. Candidates will be subject to drug and alcohol testing per FAA’s regulation 14 CFR part 120 and 49 CFR part 40.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to 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, and holidays. Benefits are dependent on the specific business unit as well as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Location:

Bridgeport, WV (PW200: Midway Park Road, Bridgeport, WV, 26330, USA). Salary range: $82,000 - $164,000 USD. This is a U.S.

-based role. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the posting date; however the window may be shortened or extended.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.