Engineering Manager, Ground Test; Onsite

What You Will Do

Pratt & Whitney Auto Air is excited to announce an opening for a Ground Test Engineering Manager. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a specialized field within engine design and operations. P&W Auto Air’s Ground Test Division designs, manufactures and services test equipment to support development and aftermarket engine programs for all three major engine manufacturers.

As a Ground Test Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of Design, Structural, and Manufacturing engineers through the complete product lifecycle of an assembly. This includes decomposing customer requirements, quoting, design development, customer approval, manufacturing, repair development, and servicing. These designs will encompass the final assembly, all subcomponents and any support equipment necessary for the storage and handling of the assembly.

• Manage a team of employee and contract engineers in the design, development, production, and field issue resolution of complex aerospace engine ground testing equipment.
• Oversee the design, analysis, and evaluation of project assemblies using sound engineering principles and adhering to industry standards, practices, procedures, and product/program requirements.
• Oversee manufacturing process development and ensure the manufacturability of component designs, documenting and presenting results to management and external customers. Assist shop floor personnel when needed.
• Lead root cause and corrective action investigations into nonconforming hardware caused by the production process or customer operations.
• Support vendor management through reviews of quotes and requests for modifications of technical requirements.
• Contribute to cost of poor‑quality efforts, challenge existing processes, and drive improvements.
• Manage the relationship with external design authorities for our products, including design changes for process improvements or obsolescence, approval for one‑time repairs, and resolution of fleet‑wide quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with established engineering methodologies.
• Use sound engineering judgment, technical expertise, and data analysis to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems.
• Support program management by developing an engineering project plan, establishing work packages, milestones, and objectives.
• Communicate and make technical presentations to internal and external customers.
• Mentor the engineering team.

• Advanced degree and 7+ years of experience in engineering, quality, manufacturing, aerospace or aftermarket industry; OR bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• 2+ years of management experience leading, mentoring, coaching, and developing a team.
• 5+ years of experience with mechanical design and composite (machining, joints, fasteners, welding) in relevant industry positions (aerospace, defense, automotive or similar).

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field; manufacturing, industrial engineering preferred.
• Experience in advanced composite and bonded structures design and manufacturing.
• Experience with fiber‑reinforced polymer composites, specifically fiberglass, aramid, and/or carbon prepreg and wet‑layup of epoxy resin systems.
• Familiarity with non‑destructive testing (NDT) techniques such as ultrasonic testing, eddy current, FPI, camera optics, X‑ray and others used in aerospace.
• Experience with design for manufacturing & assembly, product development, make/buy analysis, manufacturing cost, and configuration management.
• Experience using MS Office Suite, SAP ERP, Solumina MES, and computer‑aided design software such as Creo or Windchill (preferred) or NX, Fiber
  
  SIM, Team Center.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage projects effectively. PMP certification preferred.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools (CORE/ACE/Six Sigma, QCPC, RCCA).
• Excellent presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management, shop personnel, and customers.

This role is onsite.

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