Repair Source Approval Practitioner; Onsite

Location:

US-CT-EAST, Hartford, CT – 400 Main St (additional locations may include North Berwick, ME; Dallas, TX)

Position type:
Hybrid

U.S. citizenship required.

• You will be responsible for reviewing and approving a range of critical processes across all Aftermarket sources utilized in the manufacture and repair of engine hardware, including but not limited to welding, brazing, shot peening, heat treatment, surface finishing, bearing manufacturing/refurbishment, joining, coating, chemical processes, stripping, adhesive bonding, composites, and surface treatments.
• Review and qualification of supplier repair processes for both commercial and military hardware to ensure that they meet the requirements of DER-approved technical data.
• Will address various material and processing needs and assessments, as well as evaluate gas turbine engine hardware and materials.
• Review of detailed process-specific operation sheets, process monitoring, non‑destructive evaluation, destructive metallurgical testing and evaluation of engine hardware, pilot testing of chemical processes, and material property analysis.
• Document and analyze data/results to substantiate qualification of processes, prepare reports, and generate standard work.
• You will travel to sources across the globe as needed to process witness and verify process readiness.
• You will identify the steps required to execute repairs and estimate associated costs.
• Additional Pratt & Whitney locations may be considered (North Berwick, ME, Dallas, TX, other).

• You will learn how repairs are identified, how technical data is generated and released, and how repairs are approved across all commercial and military engine programs.
• You will gain a deep understanding of Aftermarket shop operations and associated regulations.
• You will be in a technical role and will learn how all the critical Aftermarket processes are executed.
• You will gain proficiency in multiple critical manufacturing processes and repairs.
• You will learn the differences between Aftermarket and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) operations and requirements.
• You will work with Aftermarket sources across the globe.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a similar technical field or equivalent experience and a minimum of 8 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years experience.
• 7+ years of experience in at least one or more of the following: design, manufacturing and/or materials engineering associated with welding, brazing, shot peening, heat treatment, surface finishing, bearing manufacturing/refurbishment, joining, coating, chemical processes, stripping, adhesive bonding, composites, and surface treatments and related processing.

• A Master’s of Science in Engineering is a plus, as is green belt and/or black belt certification and training.
• Prior engine hardware design, manufacturing or aftermarket experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of Pratt & Whitney design and quality systems.

The salary range for this role is $107,500 USD – $204,500 USD. The salary range 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, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not…