Associate Director, High-Temp Alloys Development

Pratt & Whitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 180,000 - 276,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Package

Benefits

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a senior engineering leader to guide the strategic vision for Discipline, identifying long‑term tech roadmaps and securing funding. You will manage a team of engineers and technicians focused on high temperature alloy development to support next generation engine designs and sustainment of the existing fleet.

You will establish project prioritization, allocate resources, mentor staff in risk‑based decision making, and attract talent while collaborating with internal

Qualifications

• BS degree in technical or engineering discipline, preferably metallurgy, materials science, chemical engineering or mechanical engineering and minimum 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Advanced degree in technical or engineering discipline, preferably metallurgy, materials science, chemical engineering or mechanical engineering and minimum 10+ years of work experience.
• Ability to build positive relationships within and across teams.
• Strong communication skills and highly motivated.
• US Citizen due to government programs requirements.

Responsibilities

• Guide the creation and execution of the strategic vision for Discipline including identifying long‑term strategic technology roadmaps and securing internal & external funding.
• Manage and lead a team of skilled engineers and technicians focused on high temperature alloy development to support both next generation engine designs and sustainment of the existing fleet.
• Establish project prioritization, allocate resources appropriately and hold team members accountable for achieving committed objectives on schedule.
• Provide technical mentorship and coaching to direct reports on management and communication of risk and the execution of risk‑based decision making.
• Evaluate team performance and develop strategic plan to execute to attract new talent to continue knowledge transition to the next generation of alloys engineers.
• Attract, hire, develop, and retain talent by coaching, encouraging, challenging, and ensuring that the talent is being developed for next generation of subject matter experts.
• Build effective relationships by collaborating with both internal and external customers and peers.
• Responsible for driving process improvements to solve problems or enhance the efficiency of the work area.
• Provide field & production support to meet business needs and customer requirements.
• Responsibilities include root cause analysis, brainstorming solutions, implementing corrective actions, and ensuring elimination of the root cause.
• Monitor and review technical work for completeness and technical accuracy.
• Travel Requirements: 10%.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Relationship building

Mentorship

Risk management

Education

BS degree in engineering

Advanced degree in engineering

Job description

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a senior engineering leader to guide the strategic vision for Discipline, identifying long‑term tech roadmaps and securing funding. You will manage a team of engineers and technicians focused on high temperature alloy development to support next generation engine designs and sustainment of the existing fleet.

You will establish project prioritization, allocate resources, mentor staff in risk‑based decision making, and attract talent while collaborating with internal