Production Engineer 2nd Shift (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-04-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

Columbus Engine Center (CEC) is seeking a highly motivated, capable, self-directed individual for Production Engineer role in support of the Commercial Geared Turbo Fan (GTF) Program.  As a Production Engineer, the core responsibility will be on rapid problem resolution, removing waste and variability from production processes ultimately improving quality and delivery.  Candidates should be confident and self-motivated, work well within a team and can communicate and work at all levels within the business. The role requires an individual of integrity when representing the business to our customers. 

What You Will Do:

• Evaluate technical data in support of GTF Engineering and Operations 

• Prioritize production issues with internal suppliers (CTS & ASE) to align with gated deliveries 

• Manage internal communication providing timely updates 

• Identifies and manages risk utilizing CORE tools to propose risk management solutions. 

• Conducts investigations, provides analysis and develops recommendations for corrective actions for nonconformities. 

• Promote the Quality culture in the business, through compliance to the QMS and adherence to Quality Cardinal Rules 

• Evaluate current standard work in place and provide areas of improvement 

• Seek opportunities to reduce costs and increase quality and efficiency using new materials, processes or technology. 

• Assist in training mechanics, inspectors and others related to various technical issues. 

• Demonstrate dedication to the EH&S and continuous improvement programs by aligning with all policies and procedures, finishing the required training, and supporting all applicable committee activities. 

• Support invoice & cost reduction activities. 

• Revise workscope as necessary 

What Will You Learn: 

• In general, you will learn how MRO shop functions and what it takes to repair/overhaul a Jet Engine. 

• Learn how to manage an engine through MRO shop visit for a targeted maintenance. 

• Learn to interact with the different Engineering/technical disciplines and other non-technical disciplines. 

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2 years prior experience in operations, engineering within a manufacturing environment or An Advanced Degree in a related field and 1 year of experience.

• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here:  https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Internship or co-op experience within the aerospace industry 

• Willingness to work in a fast paced dynamic environment with a commitment to driving company goals and objectives

• Work collaboratively with other functional departments and has good organizational skills necessary to manage daily tasking. 

• Must possess ability to make critical decisions and meet important deadlines. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite 

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