Program Chief Manufacturing Engineer (PCME) (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-10-23

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

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:

Core Manufacturing Engineering in the Operational Excellence organization is hiring a Program Chief Manufacturing Engineer to support Military Engine programs . The selected candidate will be integrated to the Operations team and will act as the technical liaison between engineering, program, and operations. Using updated Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) standard work, this employee will be responsible for identifying and mitigating manufacturing and operational risk and ensuring adequate analysis of various configurations and technology insertion projects and their associated risks.

The selected candidate will partner with engineering to evaluate the manufacturing risks related to engine design changes, transitions, and quality improvements. The ideal candidate will provide recommended manufacturing process alternatives based on improved manufacturability and producibility. This resource will have a key role in refining and improving MRL standard work as it applies to operational and sustaining programs.

Responsibilities:

• Manage Manufacturing Readiness Level status/progression of multiple engine programs and IPMTs
• Aggregate program operational risks, engage with operations module centers to create mitigation plans, and leverage CIPT and IPMT for additional resources when necessary
• Partner with production chiefs and engineering CIPTs to identify product changes and appropriate MRL scope and application
• Engage Manufacturing Fellows for process specific expertise and risk assessment
• Coach teams on the latest manufacturing readiness assessment tools and aid in process analysis
• Partner with module center technology managers to identify technology insertion opportunities
• Support analysis of costs to incorporate program changes including, but not limited to, capital equipment, staffing, and tooling
• Collaborate with Core ME team to improve existing manufacturing readiness standard work and business processes

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (manufacturing, industrial, mechanical) or related technical field
• 10+ years of relevant manufacturing experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• Broad knowledge of manufacturing processes, capabilities, PW products, PFMEA, and process control
• Up to 20% travel may be required
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across organizations

Learn More & Apply Now:

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of w