Project Engineering Lead-Commercial Engines; Onsite
Listed on 2026-06-18
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Overview
Location:
US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC
Date Posted:
Country:
United States of America
Position Role Type:
Onsite
Security and Eligibility:
- U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
- Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required
- Security Clearance Status: Not Required
RTX and Pratt & Whitney
At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.
Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
Role Context
Aftermarket & Sustainment Engineering (ASE) is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Project Engineer who is leading repair development projects across commercial engines. In this role, you will be working with Technical Leads, Repair Development and Structures Engineering, Program Managers, Chiefs, Validation Engineering/ODA and ASE customers – like component repair & MRO Shops as well as Airlines to ensure timely execution on assigned repair development projects.
What You Will Do
- Lead the Project Engineering Discipline in planning and tracking Projects to achieve optimal efficiency and establish best practice in project planning.
- Lead the triaging, planning, tracking and reporting progress for assigned repair case work.
- Interface with the ASE Program Managers and Discipline Managers on schedule, budget and performance.
- Drive for excellence in on-time delivery.
- Support PW-internal and external repair businesses and/or engine centers.
- Identify risk and manage risk reduction efforts
- Drive continuous improvement activities and robust root cause investigations to ensure ASE and P&W continue to deliver world class customer and shareholder value
Qualifications You Must Have
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, or Engineering and minimum 5+ years of related experience or an Advanced degree and minimum 3+ years.
- Project Engineering experience.
- Experience managing risk, cost, quality, and schedule for programs with domestic and international customers.
- Experience executing a long-term strategy, partnering with customers and internal stakeholders to execute that strategy.
Qualifications We Prefer
- Advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 6+ years of engineering experience in aerospace or similarly complex, safety-critical industries.
- Proven success working with cross-functional engineering teams through the full product lifecycle—from proposal and concept to production and service.
- Understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM), budgeting, and resource planning
- Demonstrated experience managing programs and experience in managing program staffing, assignments, and resources.
- Relevant shop experience, either OEM or component repair.
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Role Type Details
What is my role type?
In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:
Onsite. Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.
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