Senior Mechanical Design Engineer: Turbine Airfoils Casting

Pratt & Whitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Turbine Airfoil Casting Team. You will lead airfoil casting tooling qualification reviews, drive quality improvements, and guide cross-functional teams to deliver timely engine components.

You will mentor engineers, apply Pro-Cert and data-driven change processes, and support continuous improvements in design and production. Expect domestic/international travel up to 10% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM is required.
• 8+ years of engineering experience; an advanced degree can substitute with 5+ years of experience.
• 2+ years of engineering support for development and/or production hardware for gas turbine engine components.
• 2+ years of experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5M-1994.

Responsibilities

• Review and disposition airfoil casting tooling qualification packages per AS 9100 and PW-QA 6078.
• Develop and implement best practices for defect assessment and Right-size Analysis using risk-based decisions.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams (operations, quality, procurement, engineering SMEs) to investigate root causes, implement corrective actions, and improve product/processes.
• Address time-sensitive quality issues to support engine and module delivery schedules.
• Prepare and execute Class II engineering change packages to improve quality, cost, and producibility metrics.
• Apply Pro-Cert methodology and data-driven decision-making in Class II change processes.
• Drive continuous improvement in product development cycles and next-generation hardware design.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to develop delegate approvers for turbine airfoils across programs.
• Present technical content and program status to management and stakeholders.
• Travel up to 10% domestically or internationally as required.

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

GD&T (ASME Y14.5M-1994)

Job description

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Turbine Airfoil Casting Team. You will lead airfoil casting tooling qualification reviews, drive quality improvements, and guide cross-functional teams to deliver timely engine components.

You will mentor engineers, apply Pro-Cert and data-driven change processes, and support continuous improvements in design and production. Expect domestic/international travel up to 10% as needed.