Aerospace Airfoil Inspection Tech Lead

Pratt & Whitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford, CT is seeking an experienced Turbine Airfoil Inspection Technologist to lead and develop cooling hole geometry inspections in collaboration with Engineering and Manufacturing. You will define, analyze and automate procedures using new inspection techniques.

The role requires strong GD&T knowledge, CMM programming and experience with non-contact inspection equipment like Nikon I-NEXIV, Renishaw RVP, and CAMIO/MODUS software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience; 10+ years in Quality/Manufacturing/Engineering management or similar
• U.S. citizenship is required to access information under this program/contract

Responsibilities

• Define, analyze and automate inspections using new inspection techniques
• Create 3D CMM inspection programs using GD&T and modeling knowledge
• Support the team with CMM programming solutions to meet quality procedures
• Participate in equipment acquisition and lean manufacturing initiatives
• Collaborate with Module Center, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to maintain strong cross-functional relationships
• Contribute to continuous process improvement using CORE tools (RCCA, mistake proofing)

Skills

GD&T understanding

3D CMM programming

Python or VBS programming

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in a relevant field

Tools

MODUS CAMIO CMM Manager

Nikon I-NEXIV

Renishaw RVP

Minitab SPC

Job description

Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford, CT is seeking an experienced Turbine Airfoil Inspection Technologist to lead and develop cooling hole geometry inspections in collaboration with Engineering and Manufacturing. You will define, analyze and automate procedures using new inspection techniques.

The role requires strong GD&T knowledge, CMM programming and experience with non-contact inspection equipment like Nikon I-NEXIV, Renishaw RVP, and CAMIO/MODUS software.