Lead Additive Manufacturing Process Engineer

Prattwhitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Prattwhitney in East Hartford, CT seeks a skilled professional to lead process development activities for advanced manufacturing initiatives. Candidates should possess expertise in additive manufacturing and a university degree with significant relevant experience.

The role involves supporting qualification efforts and collaborating across teams to enhance material performance and efficiency in manufacturing. Effective communication and problem-solving skills are crucial in this multidisciplinary position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience for candidates with a university engineering degree.
• Advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience is acceptable.
• Demonstrated expertise in additive manufacturing is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead process development for improving print capability and reducing costs.
• Support AM qualification efforts with cross-functional teams.
• Conduct root-cause analysis on build failures and product performance gaps.

Skills

Additive manufacturing tools and processes

Scripting with Matlab, Python, VBA, JavaScript

Effective communication skills

Hands-on experience with metal laser powder-bed-fusion equipment

Education

University engineering degree or equivalent

PhD in Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD packages

Job description

Prattwhitney in East Hartford, CT seeks a skilled professional to lead process development activities for advanced manufacturing initiatives. Candidates should possess expertise in additive manufacturing and a university degree with significant relevant experience.

The role involves supporting qualification efforts and collaborating across teams to enhance material performance and efficiency in manufacturing. Effective communication and problem-solving skills are crucial in this multidisciplinary position.