Senior Technical Powerplant Engineer Neu

Position: Senior Technical Powerplant Engineer I Neu
Location: Rocky Hill

MTU is looking for an experienced engineer to join us for an opportunity to progress their career through meaningful work in a collaborative environment. We are committed to building your engineering expertise, gas turbine hardware knowledge and project management skills. Our company offers a comprehensive set of benefits so that you can select what best meets your needs. We also promote a healthy work-life balance through a hybrid work schedule, flexible work arrangements, and paid time off.

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Reporting to the Powerplant Engineering (PPE) Manager, the Senior Technical Powerplant Engineer I is a key technical contributor responsible for developing, governing, and optimizing the documentation and technical guidance required to support gas turbine engine overhauls across global customer  this role, you will provide technical insight into engine maintenance strategies, influence cost-driven decision-making for Fleet Management Program (FMP) MRO contracts, and serve as a technical escalation point for complex overhaul topics—balancing cost efficiency, reliability, and engine safety across the Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine programs.

Essential Functions Technical Leadership for Engine Shop Visits – Lead oversight of engine shop visits under FMP, Fixed-Price Agreements, and Maintenance Cost Guarantees, ensure technical and commercial outcomes meet program objectives while upholding flight safety

Trusted Engineering Advisor – Provide expert technical recommendations to Fleet Technical Managers, Resident Center Managers, and Powerplant Engineers worldwide; influence workscopes and disposition decisions for best overall lifecycle value

Advanced Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis – Support and guide investigations for fleet-wide or engine-specific events, develop data-driven recommendations that improve engine time-on-wing, reliability, and overhaul cost structures

Strategic Cost & Technical Decision Support – Drive shop-visit cost analyses and present technical and financial insights to Fleet Managers and Engine Services Finance at Pratt & Whitney (P&W) to inform cost-reduction and maintenance strategy decisions

Vendor & Outsource Oversight – Define technical expectations, validate quality of output, and ensure alignment with MTU standards for outsourced workscope execution

Mentorship & Knowledge Development – Coach and support early-career Powerplant Engineers; promote best practices, continuous learning, and technical rigor across the team

Competencies

Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and persuasively to both technical and non-technical audiences
· Demonstrate strategic thinking; anticipate downstream impacts of technical, commercial, and operational decisions

Operate with a strong sense of urgency and accountability, prioritize actions that protect engine safety, reliability, and program cost objectives

Pursue continuous improvement and self-development; actively shares knowledge to elevate team capability

Demonstrate success influencing cross-functional stakeholders and driving complex tasks to closure

Requirements for this position include

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering or a related technical field5–12+ years of relevant engineering experience (gas turbine, MRO, or powerplant strongly preferred)
Hands-on experience with engine hardware, MRO shop visit activity, fleet management, or maintenance program cost analysis preferred

Experience in a customer facing role, handling multiple projects, collaborating with fleet managers and airlines or lessors strongly preferred

Strong communication skills and customer engagement abilities highly desirable

Proven ability to independently lead technical initiatives with minimal supervision

Demonstrated technical competence in related discipline

Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required

Eligible to work in the United States without Sponsorship We Offer Professional development programs with clear pathways for career growth and advancement

Hybrid work model with flexible scheduling during core business hours

Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and company holidays

Competitive retirement savings plan with pre-tax and Roth options, plus company match

Comprehensive health insurance coverage, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and a Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions

Student loan repayment assistance

Company-provided life & disability insurance

Opportunities for international assignments and global collaboration

Extended business travel opportunities

Employee rewards and recognition program

Collaborative, team-oriented culture with company-wide engagement events

Employee Assistance Program Access to an onsite fitness center
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