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Job Description 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? Pratt & Whitney is seeking a highly motivated individual to lead the engineering team focused on the development of the Chemical Vapor Infiltration processes used to manufacture ceramic matrix composite (CMC) turbine components. CMCs are an enabling material that increases the temperature capability of jet engine components. Through successful development and application of these materials, P&W will deliver engines that are more fuel efficient, lighter weight and durable for commercial and military applications. Your Responsibilities Lead all aspects of Chemical Vapor Infiltration (CVI) process engineering including development of standard operating procedures, work instructions, quality requirements, raw material specs, process to property relationships and deviations from regulatory requirements. Lead the development of Chemical Vapor Infiltration (CVI) and Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) processes to produce ceramic matrix composites, ensuring continuous improvement and compliance with safety, quality, cost, and delivery requirements. Develop, implement, validate, maintain and continuously improve manufacturing processes, digital systems and/or methods of manufacture which are capable of meeting and continue to meet requirements for safety, quality, cost, delivery rate and lead time. Support the deployment of the strategy for comprehensive data collection and analysis from CVI that will support robust process development and understanding as part of the digital thread for CMCs. This includes establishing methods for data collection, data analysis and data visualization to enable statistical process control (SPC). Manage the CVI engineering team, ensuring active participation in Integrated Product Teams, compliance with company policies and safety standards, and fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment. Conduct performance appraisals, set goals, and ensure adherence to Environmental Health and Safety regulations. Lead the advancement of CVI Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) and support hardware production for Technology Readiness Level (TRL) demonstration. Support design, installation, and qualification of new equipment and equipment modifications with strong configuration management practices. Promote a culture of zero defects within the area of accountability. Ensure that manufacturing processes and methods of manufacture within the business are developed and deployed to support first pass yield. Collaborate with other functional groups in support of department and company initiatives. Lead Continuous Improvement, project management, and quality improvement efforts. Provide exemplary professional representation to P&W, other OEMs, and the FAA and other regulatory agencies. Ensure that manufacturing processes are in full compliance with Health, Safety & Environmental Standards. Rigorously raise, investigate and resolve safety related issues. Ensure that the team monitors and improves OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) through implementation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) practices. Identify, investigate and implement new technology to address business goals. Ensure that the team supports a 24/7 operation as required. What We Are Looking For Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering is required, a master's degree is preferred A minimum of 10 years of relevant engineering experience in chemical vapor infiltration or chemical vapor deposition; or 7+ years with an advanced degree. 5+ years of leadership or managerial skills and the ability to work with all levels of management, personnel and customers U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract What We Offer Relocation Package 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 Holidays Job Details Function Aircraft Maintenance & Engineering (MRO) Sub-Function Engineering & Design Work Type onsite Contract Full-Time Location Carlsbad, United States Job
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