Fan Design Lead (onsite)

Pratt & Whitney Lead Design Engineer

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight-designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we're seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious.

Come ready to explore and you'll find a place where your talent takes flight-beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we'll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that's evolving fast to the future.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

This position will be part of the Tinker AFB Engine Life Management Team supporting the Component Integrated Product Teams (CIPT's) responsible for Military Fan and High Compressor hardware. As the Lead Design Engineer you lead a team of designers in the support of aftermarket activities onsite at PW's new OKC facility outside of Tinker AFB. You will mentor less experienced engineers, coordinate aftermarket engineering activities, and interface with other disciplines including structures, aero, and manufacturing. You will be responsible for the execution of mechanical design engineering standard work and communicating formally and informally with CIPT and program customers. This position is a key role within the CIPT as it provides a direct engineering link with our domestic and foreign military customers.

What You Will Do:

Resolve complex mechanical engineering problems, ensuring engineering excellence and balanced system solutions.

Lead a multi-disciplinary engineering IPT through sustainment phases of design activities, achieving IPT, CIPT and program customer driven requirements for durability, performance, and safety.

Collaborate with Customer Technical Support (CTS) team to address customer queries, review hardware, update maintenance manuals, and resolve field event root cause analyses.

Work with the onsite MRO representative of the CIPT supporting engine/hardware investigations and dispositions.

Support Operations and Engineering Support Teams to address production issues and facilitate timely engine delivery.

Continue to develop an improved personal understanding of the technologies, engine systems, business systems, regulations and business needs of the company and customers.

Travel up to 10%.

What You Will Learn:

Mentoring and leadership skills being responsible for the quality of work completed by others, communication skills through presenting to CIPT and program customers. Fan design and aftermarket integration competencies and an in depth knowledge of sustainment focused design work.

Qualifications You Must Have

B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 8+ years of related experience OR

Advanced degree with 5+ years of experience

Experience with hardware, reading blueprints, or manufacturing methods

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer

Advanced Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance

Demonstrated leadership skills; direct supervisory experience.

Experience working in the Aerospace Industry (specifically gas turbine engines), component manufacturing and associated quality requirements.

Excellent communication & collaboration skills and the ability to function across a wide range of disciplines and management levels.

Possess strong communication, presentation, leadership, and organizational skills.

A working knowledge of CAD software, Teamcenter, P&W Quality Systems, and configuration management process.

What We Offer

Relocation Eligibility

Compression Systems Engineering (CSE) is responsible for the design, development, and in service support of all fans low-pressure and high-pressure compressors for commercial and military engine models. CSE is responsible for the identification and maturation of new technologies for these products.

Technical disciplines in CSE include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, and Product Definition.