Manufacturing Engineer, New Product Introduction (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2024-04-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

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?

Summary:

We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer, New Product Introduction to support our New Product Introduction organization. If you would like to work in a dynamic environment and possess the motivation to incorporate new ideas into practice, this may be the opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop and implement plans that are in line with the business strategy to further our world class technology portfolio; provide operational engineering support to develop technologies and processes which support the growth curve and cost reduction targets.

• Assist with problem solving during manufacturing related investigations. Own RCCA (root cause corrective action) for corrective action and mistake-proofing non-conformances in the part families; implement and monitor process certification and report on the health of the forge cell as it relates to our customers’ quality requirements.

• Develop process health through strategies with the use of PFMEA, process capability analysis, and PPAP to drive world class innovations supporting quality, throughput, and metallurgical requirements; author and maintain clear, effective work instructions and standard work; perform research and development activities to support other functional areas regarding technical and or material/metallurgical/manufacturing issues related to quality, operations, and processes; support operational excellence using statistical analysis for process control and certification.

• Demonstrate commitment to the EH&S program by complying with all policies and procedures; maintain close liaison with operational departments, suppliers and/or customers to analyze and resolve issues relating to coatings, lasers, flow test, component inspection and process development.

• Periodic travel required (<10%)

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 2 years' experience in an engineering, manufacturing, operations management, quality or project/program management environment or an Associate's degree and 4 or more years' experience in an engineering, manufacturing, operations management, quality or project/program management environment or a Master's Degree and minimum 1 year experience in an engineering, manufacturing, operations management, qualty or project/program management environment

• In lieu of a degree 6 or more years’ experience in a engineering manufacturing environment will be considered.

• Experienced in first article inspection

• Proficient with CAD tools and create engineering blueprints using ASME Y14.5 

• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles; experience with Kaizen events or experience with a continuous improvement program (ACE, 6S, etc.) 

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Preferred Qualifications:

• Statistical Process Control, DMAIC, Process Certification, UPPAP, Six Sigma

• Compressor blades and vanes experience

• Project management experience 

Additional Information:

• 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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