Principal Textiles Engineer

Date Posted:

2024-08-06

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW192: Carlsbad 5940 Darwin Court , Carlsbad, CA, 92008 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 Would Do

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a highly motivated Textiles Engineer to develop and mature weaving and braiding technology, including equipment and processes. This position is responsible for managing textiles process and equipment installation/modification, ensuring operator processing procedures are accurate and leading optimization efforts on new textile production lines by working with technicians, vendors, and Engineering. This job also requires taking an active role in improving process quality, implementing Quality (CORE) initiatives, and ensuring department safety metrics are met. 

• Establishes and maintains technical expertise for textile processes and equipment.

• Propose and manage large projects (>$1M) at the moderate to complex level.

• Conduct trials to develop new and improve existing products.

• Develop and implement manufacturing process improvements.

• Actively monitor key process parameters and take appropriate action when required.

• Ensure documentation is clear and accurate (SOP’s, work instructions, forms, etc.)

• Conduct on-the-job training as required for new and existing employees.

• Assist operators with equipment troubleshooting.

• Perform statistical analyses to identify process trends and take corrective actions.

• Maintain a high commitment to quality, thoroughness, and efficiency in all work aspects.

• Observe and follow all quality, environmental, health and safety procedures.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related STEM degree

• 8+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and 5+ years of relevant experience

• Experience in Textiles, guiding processes and/or products from concept to full rate production.

• Project management experience.

• Experience developing and presenting technical presentations.

• US Citizenship

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related STEM degree with 5+ years’ experience.

• Composites and/or Aerospace industry experience.

• Demonstrated capabilities in manufacturing process development for new products.

• Ability to apply engineering fundamentals to optimize manufacturing process parameters.

• Working knowledge of Six Sigma, LEAN, Risk tools, PFMEA and DFMEA.

• Knowledge and effective practice of Environmental, Health and Safety requirements.

• Knowledge and effective practice of aerospace quality practices like AS9100 and/or ISO9001.

What We Offer

• Relocation

• Benefits

What Is My Role Type?

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.

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