Engineering Manager, Aftermarket Composites (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2024-08-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW702: P&W Autoair, Inc. 5640 Enterprise Dr., Lansing, MI, 48911 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?

What You Will Do

The Aftermarket Process Engineering Manager (M4) will assist with the development, implementation, and execution of current and new repairs at Pratt & Whitney AutoAir site in Lansing, MI..  

The person in this role will lead a team of Repair Process Engineers responsible for the management of the composite and bonded metal repair processes on PW engine components.  You will also coordinate across the site and various departments to ensure successful execution of repairs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide focused & effective leadership in the advancement of repair process activities to drive risk identification and mitigation to achieve desired on time delivery and quality performance.

• Lead and develop a team of Repair Process (Manufacturing) Engineers responsible for direct support to Operations.

• Identify & implement process optimization and control methods to eliminate/prevent quality turn backs and escapes and reduce overall repair costs while increasing profits.

• Significant interaction with shop floor personnel, quality engineers, product designers, tool designers, systems designers, PW Technical Fellows / Subject Matter Experts, and other stakeholders is required.

• Develop and implement statistical analysis tools to perform root cause analysis and corrective actions on nonconforming product and improve repair process key performance indicators.

• Management of large projects to include capital spending projects in support of repair industrialization and improvement.

• Develop standard work and procedures integrating industry best practices.

• Investigate, evaluate, and implement requirements for equipment, tooling, and material, including make or buy decisions and facility layout as required for new or revised process.

• Must be able to determine from part drawing, technical data and repair orders the manufacturing methods and processes necessary for the repair and overhaul of parts and assemblies.

• Demonstrate high level of customer focus, business judgment, adaptability, teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Master's Degree in Engineering with 8+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Engineering, or Quality fields; OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with 10+years of relevant experience.

• U.S. citizenship is required for this position; only U.S. citizens are authorized to access and handle sensitive data required to support our government and military programs.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Degree in STEM field; Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering fields preferred.

• Personnel management experience in a technical industry; engineering team leadership preferred.

• FAA Repair Station (MRO) and component repair development experience with fiber-reinforced polymer composites, specifically: fiberglass, aramid, and/or carbon prepreg and wet layup (especially epoxy resin systems)

• Comprehensive knowledge of advanced Composite and Bonded Structures (i.e.. Organic/Polymer Matrix Composites, Fiber Reinforcement, Manufacturing methods, Adhesives, Surface Preparation, etc.)

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