Principal Manufacturing Engineer, Production Test Engineering Transformation Lead; Onsite
Listed on 2026-01-02
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Engineering
Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer
Date Posted: $Country:
United States of America$
Location:
PW102:
Middletown Aircraft Rd P.O. Box 611, Middletown, CT, 06457 USA$Position Role Type:
Unspecified$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:
None/Not Required
Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone.
Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tightknit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future. At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?
Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Principal Manufacturing Engineer, Production Test Engineering Transformation Lead. The role will own test transformation initiatives including CORE Continuous Improvement (CI) Days, COPQ (cost-of-poor-quality) projects, FPY (first pass-yield related projects at the Middletown Engine Center, and New Product Introduction such as the PW1900. Middletown has eight test stands and currently supports testing the F135, F100, V2500-A5 / E5, PW4000 94″, PW1100G-JM NEO and GTFA, and PW800 MRO.
Execution of these projects to drive process control will dramatically improve the company’s quality and delivery signature. This is a 1st shift “on-site” role. Lead test projects critical to improve test operational capability & quality performance to reduce troubleshooting times, test systems equipment failures, and first pass yield impacts associated with engine testing. Identify & implement process optimization & control methods to eliminate/prevent quality turn backs / escapes and reduce overall product cost;
work with Quality Engineers to perform root cause / corrective action investigations on quality escapes / turn backs; drive targeted process optimization activities through CORE tools such as CI Days and Macro Plans. Work with PDC leadership across multiple disciplines to optimize project execution and ensure alignment across teams; support the project pipeline process to select, prioritize and scope projects to meet PDC business objectives.
Schedule and facilitate periodic project reviews with participation from key stakeholders; utilize project management tools such as Git Hub or Microsoft Projects to track project schedules. Represent PTE at PDC Monthly/Quarterly CABs (Corrective Action Board) and Collins Operational Excellence meeting. Partner with PTE Product Leads to maintain excellent work relationships with MTU Munich/Hanover and PW Canada (PWC) assembly and test personnel and other Military Sustainment / Commercial Aftermarket teams.
Mentor Lean Six Sigma Green Belts with support from Engine Center Six Sigma Master Black Belt / Black Belts.
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and 8 or more years’ experience in an engineering, manufacturing, operations management, project management, quality or related industrial environment or a Master’s degree and 5 or more years’ experience in an engineering, manufacturing, operations management, project management, quality or related industrial environment. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Experience identifying technological solutions to resolve business challenges.
Understanding of continuous improvement tools such as Six Sigma and LEAN. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Engineering degree (manufacturing/mechanical) Github or Microsoft Projects proficiency Six Sigma Black or Green Belt / PMP Certifications / Agile…
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