Senior Manager, Chemical Vapor Infiltration Process

Role Overview

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a highly motivated individual to lead the engineering team focused on the development of the Chemical Vapor Infiltration (CVI) processes used to manufacture ceramic matrix composite (CMC) turbine components. CMCs are an enabling material that increases the temperature capability of jet engine components. Through successful development and application of these materials, P&W will deliver engines that are more fuel efficient, lighter weight and durable for commercial and military applications.

• Lead all aspects of Chemical Vapor Infiltration (CVI) process engineering, including the development of standard operating procedures, work instructions, quality requirements, raw material specifications, process‑to‑property relationships, and deviations from regulatory requirements.
• Lead the development of CVI and Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) processes to produce ceramic matrix composites, ensuring continuous improvement and compliance with safety, quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
• Develop, implement, validate, maintain and continuously improve manufacturing processes, digital systems and/or methods of manufacture capable of meeting safety, quality, cost, delivery rate and lead‑time requirements.
• Support the deployment of the strategy for comprehensive data collection and analysis from CVI that will support robust process development and understanding as part of the digital thread for CMCs, establishing methods for data collection, analysis and visualization to enable statistical process control (SPC).
• Manage the CVI engineering team, ensuring active participation in Integrated Product Teams, compliance with company policies and safety standards, and fostering a collaborative high‑performance work environment.
• Conduct performance appraisals, set goals and ensure adherence to Environmental Health and Safety regulations.
• Lead the advancement of CVI Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) and support hardware production for Technology Readiness Level (TRL) demonstration.
• Support design, installation and qualification of new equipment and equipment modifications with strong configuration management practices.
• Promote a culture of zero defects, ensuring that manufacturing processes and methods of manufacture within the business support first‑pass yield.
• Collaborate with other functional groups in support of departmental and company initiatives.
• Lead continuous improvement, project management and quality improvement efforts.
• Provide exemplary professional representation to P&W, other OEMs, the FAA and regulatory agencies.
• Ensure manufacturing processes are fully compliant with Health, Safety & Environmental Standards and rigorously investigate and resolve safety‑related issues.
• Monitor and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through implementation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) practices.
• Identify, investigate and implement new technology to address business goals.
• Ensure the team supports a 24/7 operation as required.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering is required; a master’s degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant engineering experience in chemical vapor infiltration or deposition, or 7+ years with an advanced degree.
• 5+ years of leadership or managerial skills and the ability to work with all levels of management, personnel and customers.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

• Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking, business acumen and innovative problem‑solving skills, with strong collaboration, communication and presentation abilities.
• Proven experience in process engineering and/or aerospace, particularly managing chemical processes such as CVI, CVD, petrochemical, semiconductor or pharmaceutical synthesis.
• Familiarity with complex automated equipment, including PLCs, safety systems and related interlocks.
• Proficiency in process improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma and LEAN, and a solid understanding of Environmental, Health and Safety regulations, including process safety management.
• Knowledge of aerospace quality standards and practices such…