Repair Source Approval Practitioner (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; East Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford, CT, is seeking an experienced engineer to lead the review and approval of critical manufacturing and repair processes across aftermarket sources for engine hardware. This role is hybrid and requires U.S. citizenship.

You will qualify supplier repair processes, evaluate materials, document results to support process qualification, and travel to global sources to witness readiness, while estimating repair costs and developing standard work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent with 8+ years of experience.
• 7+ years in design, manufacturing or materials engineering related to welding, brazing, shot peening, heat treatment, surface finishing, bearing refurb., joining, coating, chemical processes, stripping, adhesives, composites, or surface treatments.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve critical processes across Aftermarket sources for engine hardware.
• Review supplier repair processes for commercial and military hardware per DER-approved data.
• Evaluate materials and gas turbine engine hardware and related processing needs.
• Review operation sheets, process monitoring, testing, and material analysis.
• Document data/results to substantiate qualification and generate standard work.

Skills

Materials engineering

Welding

Heat treatment

Surface finishing

Bearing refurb

Joining

Coatings

Adhesive bonding

Composites

Process qualification

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent

Advanced degree in related field

Job description

Location: US-CT-EAST, Hartford, CT – 400 Main St (additional locations may include North Berwick, ME; Dallas, TX)

Position type: Hybrid

U.S. citizenship required.

What You Will Do

• You will be responsible for reviewing and approving a range of critical processes across all Aftermarket sources utilized in the manufacture and repair of engine hardware, including but not limited to welding, brazing, shot peening, heat treatment, surface finishing, bearing manufacturing/refurbishment, joining, coating, chemical processes, stripping, adhesive bonding, composites, and surface treatments.
• Review and qualification of supplier repair processes for both commercial and military hardware to ensure that they meet the requirements of DER-approved technical data.
• Will address various material and processing needs and assessments, as well as evaluate gas turbine engine hardware and materials.
• Review of detailed process-specific operation sheets, process monitoring, non‑destructive evaluation, destructive metallurgical testing and evaluation of engine hardware, pilot testing of chemical processes, and material property analysis.
• Document and analyze data/results to substantiate qualification of processes, prepare reports, and generate standard work.
• You will travel to sources across the globe as needed to process witness and verify process readiness.
• You will identify the steps required to execute repairs and estimate associated costs.
• Additional Pratt & Whitney locations may be considered (North Berwick, ME, Dallas, TX, other).

What You Will Learn

• You will learn how repairs are identified, how technical data is generated and released, and how repairs are approved across all commercial and military engine programs.
• You will gain a deep understanding of Aftermarket shop operations and associated regulations.
• You will be in a technical role and will learn how all the critical Aftermarket processes are executed.
• You will gain proficiency in multiple critical manufacturing processes and repairs.
• You will learn the differences between Aftermarket and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) operations and requirements.
• You will work with Aftermarket sources across the globe.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a similar technical field or equivalent experience and a minimum of 8 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years experience.
• 7+ years of experience in at least one or more of the following: design, manufacturing and/or materials engineering associated with welding, brazing, shot peening, heat treatment, surface finishing, bearing manufacturing/refurbishment, joining, coating, chemical processes, stripping, adhesive bonding, composites, and surface treatments and related processing.

Qualifications We Prefer

• A Master’s of Science in Engineering is a plus, as is green belt and/or black belt certification and training.
• Prior engine hardware design, manufacturing or aftermarket experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of Pratt & Whitney design and quality systems.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $107,500 USD – $204,500 USD. The salary range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Benefits

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

Other Information

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.