Composites Production Lead (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-03-11

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW100: East Hartford 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 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?

Pratt & Whitney’s Compression Systems Engineering (CSE) Module Center is currently seeking a dedicated, experienced engineer with creativity, drive and a desire to advance the production process capability of organic matrix composites (OMC) within the Composites, Impact, Manufacturing & Analysis (CIMA) organization. The Composites Production Lead is responsible for military OMC Phase 5 production hardware initiatives, proactive and reactive, and management of CT-based manufacturing development lab.

What You Will Do

• Supplier engagement, including site visits, to ensure strong communication and escalation of production issues.
• Tracking & closure of nonconformances and execution of producibility improvements
• Collaboration with supplier quality, ESA, operations, strategic sourcing
• Membership within CIMA Leadership Team and CIPT Leadership Team, including external and customer communications
• Read across production learning to development programs
• Site manager for Goodwin lab facilities

Qualifications You Must Have 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 10+ years prior relevant experience, OR
• An Advanced Degree in Engineering and 7+ years' experience
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Proficiency in all production quality processes
• Knowledge of composites blueprint and specification best practices
• Expert knowledge of composites manufacturing processes
• Background and/or familiarity with composites design, analysis & test
• Active security clearance

What We Offer

• Relocation Eligibility

Learn More & Apply Now!

Compression Systems Engineering (CSE)

Compression Systems Engineering is responsible for the design, development, and in service support of all fans low-pressure and high-pressure compressors for commercial and military engine models. CSE is responsible for the identification and maturation of new technologies for these products.

Technical disciplines in CSE include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, and Product Definition.

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.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

The salary range for this role is 124,000 USD - 250,000 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.