Senior Design Engineer; Onsite

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Pratt & Whitney’s Engineering Support to Operations (ESTO) organization is seeking a proactive, goal-oriented, and detail-focused Senior Design Engineer to support the design and production of compressor blades and vanes in Columbus, Georgia.

• Perform compressor blade and vane design activities within an Integrated Product Team (IPT), ensuring technical requirements and program deliverables are met.
• Evaluate product improvement opportunities and process Class 2 engineering changes to address design, quality, and producibility requirements.
• Conduct design analysis supporting quality nonconformances, stop-delivery orders, supplier requests, and hardware field investigations; identify root causes and recommend product improvements.
• Support the incorporation of Airfoil 2.0 at Columbus Forge and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to reduce nonconformances and improve manufacturing producibility.
• Prepare and present technical recommendations and program status to CIPTs, Compression Systems Module Center, ESTO leadership, and program management as required.

• Gain hands‑on experience designing and supporting commercial and military engine compressor blades and vanes.
• Develop expertise in aerospace engineering changes, product improvement, and manufacturing support.
• Build experience with quality nonconformance investigations, root-cause analysis, and hardware field investigations.
• Develop cross‑functional experience working with design, manufacturing, quality, CIPT, and ESTO organizations.
• Strengthen technical communication and presentation skills through engagement with engineering and program leadership.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced degree with 3 years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience in engineering design, analysis, or technical problem-solving within a relevant engineering environment.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering and direct Pratt & Whitney or aerospace industry design experience.
• Proficiency with Teamcenter, Unigraphics/NX, ANSYS, MS Office, or other aerospace engineering design and analysis tools.
• Knowledge of compressor blades, engineering drawings, manufacturing methods, or other jet engine rotating hardware such as disks.
• Strong analytical, communication, interpersonal, and creative problem‑solving skills with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with process improvement initiatives and demonstrated professional judgment, maturity, and ability to build effective working relationships.

• Eligible for Relocation.
• The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
• 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,…