Test Engineering Manager (Onsite)

Date Posted

2024-05-03

Country

United States of America

Location

PW102: Middletown Aircraft Rd P.O. Box 611, Middletown, CT, 06457 USA

Position Role Type

Onsite

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.

Innovation through diversity of thought. At Pratt & Whitney, we believe diversity of thought enables creativity, innovation, and a foundation for inclusion. By fostering an inclusive culture, we accept a shared accountability and responsibility to recognize, sponsor, coach, hire and promote talent equally. We welcome our employees to be their whole - best - selves at work because trust, respect and integrity, are a part of our DNA.

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

Job Summary:

Product Safety, Certification & Validation Team is seeking a Senior Manager-Test Engineering to oversee Pratt & Whitney commercial Geared Turbo Fan (GTF) validation efforts supporting the 30K Thrust Class engine family for development engine initiatives. In this role you will support the 30K Validation Discipline Manager with overall discipline management responsibility for the Connecticut Test Engineering resources. This role will be responsible to ensure program technical and schedule requirements are met with appropriate resource assignments and will work with other discipline managers (Core/Mil) for optimal resource allocations in resource constrained environments. We also desire the successful candidate to have a strong relationship with the Assembly and Analysis disciplines fostering an environment where cross training is promoted as a career accelerator and the value of engine life cycle consciousness is endorsed.

10% travel may be required.

Key responsibilities:

• Plan resource allocations for released/status Engine Development Plans

• Work with Analysis and Assembly Disciplines for optimal resource plans that include fostering a learning environment where cross training is encouraged.

• Develop resources towards increased proficiency enabling things like Run Qualification and Lead Engineer responsibilities.

• Serve as administrative leader of the test engineering team - approving time/expense reports. Holding regular performance connections / 1:1s with resources.

• Work with Core/Military Test Engineering discipline management on all matters related to resource allocation and for all initiatives associated with the overall advancement of the discipline.

• Lead CORE sponsored discipline advancement initiatives or Corrective Action Board related workflow.

• Coach & Mentor developing engineers providing constructive/encouraging feedback utilizing Leadership Operating Model construct.

• Partner with the program Validation Managers, Planners, & deputies in workflow escalation matters.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in engineering

• 10+ years of experience in Engineering or 7+ years' experience with an Advanced degree

• Must be a U.S. Citizen. This position may require access to systems/tools that are restricted to individuals who possess US citizenship.

• Experience in test engineering discipline including interfacing with Validation Management/SIPT/Organization senior leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in an engine assembly or test environment with at least 5 years of established leadership responsibility. Must include experience on complex projects and initiatives supported by a matrixed organization.

• Knowledge of gas turbine engine operation and understanding of performance and operability.

• Proven experience with excellent organization, communication, and project management skills.

• Ability to craft clear communication and build meaningful relationships.

• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

What is my role type?

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We've introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee's personal responsibility.

This position is open to internal applicants only within Pratt & Whitney. To help shore up our military programs, we are looking to reallocate resources to USG direct charging roles and therefore consider this to be an internal to Pratt movement. We may look to open these opportunities upon more broadly once we complete the initial Pratt talent moves.

The salary range for this role is 118,000 USD - 246,000 USD. The salary range provided 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.

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.

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.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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