Rig Lead - HPC CIPT for Adaptive Military Engines (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2024-10-25

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

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?

As a part of Compression Systems Engineering, the Senior Principal Engineer will provide leadership to the HPC Rig Module team for Adaptive Military Engines. You will assist with day to day leadership of all aspects of engineering, procurement, quality, and customer service of Adaptive Compressor Rigs and be responsible to the engine Integrated Product Management Team, Module Center Management and Engineering leadership. You will report directly and function as Sr. IPTL to the Adaptive HPC CIPT Leader.

What You Will Do

• All component product validation and operational safety issues, waterline process and the ability to leverage organizational knowledge to monitor, identify & incorporate fixes to issues efficiently and effectively
• Overall CIPT performance/effectiveness by collaborating with CIPT lead to develop and execute large scale plans (1-2 years) enabling strategic vision as well as overseeing CIPT alignment with technology development plans for HPC Secondary Flow Rig
• Aligning with the Program Chief Engineer and the Program Management Office to manage the budget and ensure milestones are met as well as budget ownership and earned value reporting responsibility and ensuring development goals are met on schedule and budget
• Presenting status and issues to all levels within the company (internally) and externally to the Government customers. Also Organizes, prioritizes, and provides direction to responsible employees (in one or multiple scrum teams) that report to supporting organizations pivoting as required demonstrating adaptability
• Leading / ensuring risk analysis and gap closure plans are in place to address development issues. Views risks critically from total business perspective, identifies options, selects recommendation, and implements aligned recommendation quickly
• Working with part producers and suppliers, in collaboration with Module Center and Global Supply Chain, to address all producibility issues in a timely manner and that hardware is delivered per schedule requirements

Qualifications You Must Have

• BS in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering with 10+ years of technical engineering experience OR
• Advanced degree with 7+ years of technical engineering experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Qualifications We Prefer

• Active US Government Security Clearance
• Advanced degree in engineering and/or MBA is helpful
• Experience in an IPT Leader role or similar position
• Aerospace/ jet engine industry experience
• Demonstrated strong team leadership and strategic leadership skills
• Experience with Agile project management
• Working proficiency with MS Office, Teamcenter, SAP, MS Project/scheduling software
• Demonstrated effective project management skills
• Demonstrated effectiveness in working across functions, organizations, and management
• Excellent communication skills, including verbal, technical writing, and engineering presentations to all levels with exceptional customer focus
• Self-motivated and willing to take on challenging initiatives critically thinking along the way
• Experience with Earned Value, SAP, and Dassian Management Tools

What We Offer

• Relocation Eligibility