Senior Principal Engineer, Process Control & Improvement (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-08-13

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:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

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 Commercial Engines, Aftermarket Operations organization is seeking a highly motivated, capable, self-directed individual for a Senior Process Control & Improvement Engineer (P5) role in support of the Commercial Geared Turbo Fan (GTF) Program.

 

As a Senior Process Control & Improvement Engineer, the core role responsibilities are centered around owning and executing Special Procedures technical guidance & training, managing controlled build (CB) PFMEA process, identification of technical data (TD) opportunities for improvement throughout our GTF aftermarket network of Disassembly, Assembly & Test (DAT) sites.

 

In addition, responsible for establishing and leading process councils driving closure to process/tooling improvements enabling world class processes and controls throughout our network of DAT’s.

 

This position is responsible for the Hot Section, Cold Section or Mechanical & Engine Systems portion of GTF Engines.

 

This role will provide a technical advisory role in the disassembly & assembly of jet engines as well as supporting other functions within our CE Ops DAT Readiness & Excellence Team.

 

This will be a Onsite role that can be based out of the following sites:

• East Hartford, CT

• Columbus, GA (CEC)

• West Palm Beach, FL (GTF MRO)

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Own Special Procedures curriculum and provide training throughout our DAT network.

• Manage Engineering Change (EC), Service Bulletin (SB) or Critical To Quality (CTQ) Controlled Build process identifying opportunities for technical data (TD) changes benefiting overall DAT network.

• Create “Master” PFMEA catalog identifying appropriate control measures enabling risk reduction to acceptable levels.

• Implement process improvements (leverage PFMEA, FPY, etc.) and influence technical data (TD) changes in support of increasing First Pass Yield (FPY) throughout DAT processes.

• Establish MRO/OEM Process Councils to drive joint problem-solving & share learnings “live” for implementation network wide.

• Feed TD update opportunities to our Industrial Readiness team for incorporation into the Engine Manual (EM).

• Lead network-wide improvement projects (with DAT support).

• Identify opportunities to increase quality and efficiency through the use of new processes or technology.

• Demonstrate a high level of proficiency and working knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies.

• Expected Travel: 10 - 15%  (domestic and international)

 

 

Qualifications You Must Have

• Advanced degree and 7+ years of engineering, operations and/or technical experience