Casting Product Engineering Manager (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Employee Scholar Program

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is looking for a Product Engineering Manager to lead the Rapid Prototype Casting Lab team. The role involves developing and manufacturing advanced castings for turbine engines, enhancing their efficiency and durability.

The ideal candidate must have significant experience in aerospace casting, strong leadership abilities, and sound engineering knowledge. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, making it a great opportunity for qualified professionals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience or 5 years with an advanced degree.
• Experience as a Product Engineer for aerospace castings is required.
• U.S. citizenship is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead the RPCL Product Engineering team in casting development.
• Enforce standardized engineering practices and processes.
• Support the RPCL Operations team to meet program requirements.

Skills

Aerospace casting experience

Critical thinking

Problem solving ability

Team-building

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering or related field

Advanced degree in a related field

Tools

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Six Sigma Green Belt

Job description

Product Engineering Manager – Rapid Prototype Casting Lab

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a highly motivated individual to lead the Product Engineering team in the Rapid Prototype Casting Lab (RPCL) to develop and manufacture advanced castings for turbine engines. These advanced castings enable materials that increase the temperature capability of jet engine components, delivering engines that are more fuel efficient, lighter and more durable for commercial and military applications.

Responsibilities

• Empower and lead the RPCL Product Engineering team in casting development activities, including part quality requirements, casting mold & tooling design, work instructions, and related tasks.
• Lead continuous improvement activities and enforce standardized engineering practices, processes, tools and methods across all products.
• Develop the product engineering team in critical skill sets for group success.
• Manage resources and assignments across the team.
• Develop technical and project plans for new castings to meet all casting quality requirements.
• Support the RPCL Operations team as needed to meet program requirements.
• Travel less than 10%

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, manufacturing or a technically related field and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience as a Product Engineer for aerospace castings.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as a supervisor in Engineering or Operations Engineering.
• Strong critical thinking, business discernment, innovation, collaboration, communication, presentation and analytical thinking skills.
• Strong customer focus, attention to detail, and problem solving ability.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent.
• Background with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and the Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) process.
• High self‑directedness, strong drive for results, team‑building and excellent organizational and communication skills.

Benefits

• Salary range: $107,500 – $204,500 USD.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term & long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules and employee assistance program.
• Parental leave, paid time off, holidays.
• Employee Scholar Program and incentive compensation programs (subject to position level and union status).

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.

RTX provides affirmative action employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans.