Lead MRL Engineer - Ceramic Matrix Composites

Pratt & Whitney; Carlsbad (CA); Presencial; USD 108.000 - 205.000; Jornada completa

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Benefits

Relocation Package

Descripción de la vacante

Pratt & Whitney in Carlsbad, CA, seeks a Lead Engineer to drive Manufacturing Readiness Levels for Ceramic Matrix Composites. You will guide MRL planning from concept to full-rate production and coordinate SMEs across design, process, operations, and supply chain.

You will develop robust processes, identify maturity gaps, and lead risk mitigation, PFMEA, and production readiness. The role requires ABET-accredited degree, 8+ years in aerospace manufacturing, and US citizenship.

Formación

• ABET-accredited engineering degree in manufacturing, materials, mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• 8+ years in aerospace manufacturing engineering or 5+ years with advanced degree.
• Proven experience planning MRL advancement to production.
• Familiarity with quality systems, process control methodologies, and root cause analysis tools (e.g., Six Sigma, PFMEA).
• U.S. citizenship is required for access to program information.

Responsabilidades

• Lead MRL planning, assessment, and execution from concept through full-rate production.
• Coordinate and integrate CMC manufacturing SMEs to ensure technical alignment across teams.
• Collaborate with design, process, operations, quality, and supply chain to develop robust manufacturing processes for CMC components.
• Identify and close manufacturing maturity gaps to meet program objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement in yield, process capability, robustness, and cost efficiency while complying with requirements.
• Lead manufacturing risk identification, mitigation, and closure for processes, equipment, materials, and suppliers.
• Develop and validate PFMEAs, control plans, process flows, and production documentation for production readiness.
• Conduct reviews of tooling, fixturing, equipment, material handling and inspection readiness for CMC tech.
• Support DFM by providing manufacturing input to product engineering teams.
• Oversee prototype builds, pilot runs, and manufacturing trials to collect data and confirm readiness milestones.
• Collaborate with suppliers to assess maturity, process controls, and adherence to CMC standards.
• Support supplier qualification, audits, corrective actions, and long-term supplier development for CMC materials and components.
• Ensure CMC processes comply with industry standards and customer requirements.
• Prepare readiness dashboards, status reports, and risk updates for leadership.
• Mentor engineers and teams on MRL frameworks and advanced materials technologies.

Conocimientos

Manufacturing engineering

Project planning

Quality systems

PFMEA

Root cause analysis

Educación

ABET-accredited degree

Herramientas

Six Sigma

PFMEA

Descripción del empleo

Pratt & Whitney in Carlsbad, CA, seeks a Lead Engineer to drive Manufacturing Readiness Levels for Ceramic Matrix Composites. You will guide MRL planning from concept to full-rate production and coordinate SMEs across design, process, operations, and supply chain.

You will develop robust processes, identify maturity gaps, and lead risk mitigation, PFMEA, and production readiness. The role requires ABET-accredited degree, 8+ years in aerospace manufacturing, and US citizenship.