Principal Metrology Engineer - Onsite

Date Posted:

2025-03-20

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW192: Carlsbad 5940 Darwin Court , Carlsbad, CA, 92008 USA

Position Role Type:

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.

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

What You Will Do

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a highly motivated individual to lead site metrology method development for repeatable, precise and reliable inspection of turbine engine components.  This role is on site at the Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC) Center of Excellence.  CMCs are an enabling material that increases the temperature capability of jet engine components. Through successful development and application of these materials, P&W will deliver engines that are more fuel efficient, lighter weight and more durable for commercial and military applications.

• Partner with engineers to establish effective Metrology methods for experiments and new product introduction projects including inspection plans, system capabilities and risks

• Structure, conduct and analyze gage capability studies

• Analyze metrology results and disposition components

• Report and summarize results from the metrology analysis and support internal customer understanding as required

• Partner with engineering, operations, facilities and management to improve cycle time, quality, repeatability, and reproducibility and productivity for all measurements

• Document standard operating procedures and work instructions to ensure consistent measurement processes

• Train and mentor metrology technicians

• Use statistical methods including Statistical Process Control (SPC) to manage metrology processes

• Identify and specify new metrology equipment.  Support the installation and start-up and ongoing operation of this equipment.

• Perform root cause and corrective action for measurement system issues

• Establish preventive maintenance practices and related documents for metrology equipment

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Engineering degree from an ABET accredited institution in a relevant field

• B.S. in engineering  with 7+ years of relevant experience 

• Or M.S. degree in engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience

• Or Ph.D. degree in engineering +2 years of relevant experience.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen. This position may require access to systems/tools that are restricted to individuals who possess US citizenship.

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Qualifications We Prefer:

• Work experience in an aerospace or other quality focused industry

• Experience integrating machines with Manufacturing Execution Systems and Data Collection systems to enable bidirectional data flow for manufacturing processes including Industry 4.0 objectives and best practices

• Significant experience programming and operating measurement systems including Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) and structured light systems

• Knowledge of quality and process improvement tools such as Six Sigma and LEAN

• Ability to create, read and interpret technical drawings including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

• Knowledge and effective practice of aerospace quality practices like ISO9001 AS9100

What We Offer:

• Relocation Package

• Benefits

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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