EHRO Thermal Coatings Process Engineer (Onsite

Date Posted:  Country:
United States of America

Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-M ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG M Position Role Type:
Onsite 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

At RTX, the world's 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.

The East Hartford Repair Operations (EHRO) has an opportunity for Process and Manufacturing Engineering (P4) position within the Connecticut Rotating Parts (CTRP) engineering team. As a CTRP Process and Manufacturing Engineering (PME), the incumbent will report directly to the Connecticut Rotating Parts (CTRP) Engineering Manager and have responsibility for a subset of hardware flowing through the Connecticut Rotating Parts (CTRP) shop floor.

The successful candidate will be a technical leader to the shop floor and be intimate with day-to-day inspection, thermal spray operations, new technology introduction, programming and robotics. Successful candidates in this role enjoy working with their hands in a machine shop environment and solving problems daily.

• Day-to-day leadership, direction & coordination of Pratt & Whitney support organizations and suppliers focusing on application of advanced coating systems
• Process development and training, as well as the qualification of advanced coating equipment, which includes surface preparation
• Create work instructions and optimize process parameters required to support the coating processes.
• Support and set up the operational infrastructure within the coating department for data collection of the coating processes
• Keep current on status and recent developments in the plant / industry / profession
• Ensure World Class safety culture is maintained and respond to all EH&S requirements promptly.
• Promote corporate code of ethical standards and business practice and company policies.
• Providing technical support daily to the shop floor for any thermal spray challenges that arise during the repair process.
• Helping to develop and enforce standardized engineering practices, processes, tools and methods across products.
• Managing projects and leading in CORE business progress, lean manufacturing, project management, quality improvement efforts.
• Selecting and introducing new capital equipment to improve cell business metrics.

• Advanced Degree and 5+ years of experience in Engineering, Aerospace, Manufacturing or Aviation industry; OR Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant industry experience

• Degree in STEM field;
  Materials Science, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering preferred
• Experience and/or familiarity with thermal spray coatings specifications utilizing complex techniques, particularly in an FAA Repair Station MRO environment.
• Thorough understanding of manufacturing process and/or repair process life cycle.
• Strong technical and functional knowledge of turbine engines and/or Pratt & Whitney products.
• Ability to read and interpret technical data, engine manuals and blueprints.
• Advanced skills in robotic programming ability to utilize and program ASEA robot via S4 control a plus.
• Experience working with CAD/CAM programs, Solumina MES, SAP ERP, and MS Office Suite.
• Project management experience and ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience and ability to lead and motivate teams to achieve business goals.
• Abili…