Engineer I: Design Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted : 2024-08-30

2024-08-30

Country :

United States of America

Location :

PW103 : Columbus GA 8801 Macon Road, PO Box 9903, Columbus, GA, 31908 USA

Position Role Type : Onsite

Onsite

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 tight-knit 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.

Innovation through diversity of thought. At Pratt & Whitney, we believe diversity of thought enables creativity, innovation, and a foundation for inclusion.

By fostering an inclusive culture, we accept a shared accountability and responsibility to recognize, sponsor, coach, hire and promote talent equally.

We welcome our employees to be their whole - best - selves at work because trust, respect and integrity, are a part of our DNA.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

What You Will Do

The Aftermarket and Sustainment Engineering (ASE) organization is seeking a Design Engineer to join our team at the Columbus Engine Center in Columbus, GA.

In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting GTF Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO).

As a Design Engineer, you'll be directly involved in providing engineering solutions to address non-conforming hardware, ensuring parts are returned to service and minimizing engine work scope increases.

Your engineering solutions enable engine centers to perform operations such as blending, drilling, machining, etc. or determine if non-conformance can remain.

This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with engine run hardware and the assembly and disassembly processes.

You'll gain valuable insights into engine functionality and business operations, providing you with an unparalleled opportunity.

• Interface with Engine Centers in Columbus, GA, Atlanta, Ga, and West Palm Beach, FL to better understand non-conformance and receive required characterization.
• Investigate OEM and aftermarket engineering data such as engineering drawings, MRO manuals, and field history to understand original design with intent of creating technical data used to return non-conforming hardware back to service.
• Apply mechanical design principles to complete tolerance stack-ups, balance calculations, bearing area, thread shear capability, and others.
• Establish repair concept, repair design, and validation substantiation requirements for technical dialog or engineering authorizations relating to repairs and alterations.
• Obtain internal technical approvals from structures, CIPT design, materials, or Aero. Additionally secure FAA regulatory approval and coordinate with the end user.
• Continuously develop or improve design processes and Engineering Standard Work
• Interface with engine center staff, project engineering, and program management to secure priorities and understand programmatic issues.
• Cultivate relationships with shop floor inspectors, powerplant engineers, and production engineers to improve customer experience.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) field
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program / contract
• Minimum 3.0 GPA

Qualifications We Prefer

• Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering Degree
• Experience with manufacturing processes such as, machining, blending, plating, plasma spray, or brazing.
• Experience in an aerospace overhaul environment such as assembly and disassembly of aircraft power plants.
• Experience collaborating with a team to develop innovative ideas
• Experience communicating clear and effective messages to a broad audience

What We Offer

• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Relocation will be offered for those who qualify.
• Eligible for the Employee Scholar Program on Day 1.
• On the job training provided.

What is my role type?

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is :

Onsite : Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.

The salary range for this role is 53,000 USD - 103,000 USD. The salary range provided 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 guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and / or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.