Design Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-03-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW109: West Palm Beach 17900 Beeline Highway, West Palm Beach, FL, 33410 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

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 You Will Do:

The Aftermarket and Sustainment Engineering (ASE) organization is seeking a Design Engineer to join our team at the West Palm Beach Engine Center.

In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting the Pratt & Whitney GTF™ Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO). As a Design Engineer, you will design solutions for non-conforming hardware to return parts to service and minimize engine work scope increases.  Your 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/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 Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5+ years of relevant experience OR an Advanced Degree and minimum 3+ years of relevant experience
• US Citizenship required due to government contracts.
• 10% Travel

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering Degree.
• Knowledge of or preferably 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.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with strong organizational skills. Assertive, results-driven, and adept at problem-solving. Exhibits excellent judgment and professional maturity.
• Participation in process improvement efforts.

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.

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 respons