Principal Design Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-FL-JUPITER-ADR 17900 Beeline Hwy ADR BLDG

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 Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX the worlds largest aerospace and defense company 185000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the worlds most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses world-class operations and investments in research and development we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a goal-oriented detail-focused Principal Design Engineer to support the Engineering Support to Operations (ESTO) team in West Palm Beach Florida. This role supports commercial and military products through production support quality corrective actions engineering changes cost reduction and producibility improvements. The engineer will work across operations quality procurement engineering SMEs and outsource teams to resolve technical issues and drive continuous improvement.

What You Will Do:

• Plan and manage corrective-action activities associated with Quality Notifications (QNs) cost reduction and production support driving issues through root-cause investigation and closure.
• Develop Class II engineering change packages using Pro-Cert methodology and data-driven decision-making to improve quality cost and producibility metrics.
• Lead Engineering First Piece Reviews at suppliers Cost of Poor Quality and production improvement initiatives identify process waste and proactively eliminate recurring QNs and repeat analysis.
• Collaborate with operations quality procurement engineering SMEs outsource teams and suppliers to develop and implement product and process improvements while strengthening technical execution.
• Prepare and present technical content and program status to CIPTs CSE/ESTO management and Program Management while capturing lessons learned and supporting continuous improvement.

Travel Requirement: Up to 10% Domestic International.

What You Will Learn:

• Gain experience managing Quality Notifications corrective actions and engineering changes for commercial and military aerospace products.
• Develop expertise in Pro-Cert methodology data-driven decision-making cost reduction and producibility improvement.
• Build cross-functional leadership experience working with engineering manufacturing quality procurement and outsource organizations.
• Gain exposure to CIPT processes and technical approval responsibilities for applicable hardware part families.
• Strengthen technical communication leadership root-cause analysis and continuous improvement skills.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 8 years of relevant experience or an Advanced degree in a related field with 5 years of relevant experience. Relevant experience in mechanical engineering design manufacturing production support or a related engineering discipline.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Aerospace industry experience in a design and/or manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office SAP Teamcenter Unigraphics/NX ANSYS and classical engineering analysis methods.
• Understanding of aerospace hardware engineering blueprints/drawings and manufacturing methods.
• Experience with Quality Notifications engineering changes Cost of Poor Quality or producibility improvement initiatives.
• Strong communication interpersonal leadership analytical and cultural-awareness skills.

What We Offer:

• Eligible for Relocation.

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Department/Segment Overview:

Engineering Support to Operations (ESTO): ESTO provides dedicated support by eliminating quality notifications escapes works stops and enabling producibility and delivery of legacy and new parts assemblies modules and engines. ESTO covers all engine programs and part families enabling engine deliveries first piece reviews first article inspections analysis automation process certification. ESTO also supports the Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) initiative in Operations. Technical disciplines in ESTO include Project Engineering Mechanical Design Structural Analysis Product Definition and Manufacturing Engineering.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees as they are essential to the development of our products.

Candidates will learn more about therole type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles commuting to and from the assigned site is the employees personal responsibility.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 107500 USD - 204500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role function and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience location education/training and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to medical dental vision life insurance short-term disability long-term disability 401(k) match flexible spending accounts flexible work schedules employee assistance program Employee Scholar Program parental leave paid time off and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including but not limited to individual performance business unit performance and/or the companys performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act.

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