Assembly Manufacturing Process Engineer
Pratt & Whitney, a recognized leading producer of the world's most advanced jet engines, is looking for dedicated individuals to become a part of our organization. If you would like to work in an dynamic environment and possess the motivation to incorporate new ideas into practice, this may be the opportunity you've been waiting for!
This is your chance to join a company steeped in history yet focused on the future by developing engines that provide step-change improvements for the next generation of commercial aircraft and fifth generation fighters. Pratt & Whitney, a pioneer in flight and technology, is part of the United Technologies Corporation (UTC) family. UTC is a Fortune 50 company located in over 4,800 locations in approximately 80 countries with $54 billion in revenues (2010).
The Engine Center (EC) Assembly Engineering Organization is seeking a highly-motivated individual to be a technical lead on the Assembly Manufacturing Process Engineers team in support of the Next Generation Product Family (BA/MITAC) of engines.
The Assembly Manufacturing Process Engineer responsibilities include:
-Drive design-for-assembly/manufacturability (DFA/DFM) and module/part-family assembly process standard initiatives, working closely with Systems Engineering and all CIPTs/Module Centers, Mechanics, Quality Engineers & Operations Leaders
-Create and maintain prescriptive assembly floor work instructions (including specifications, engineering changes, QAD/process control, and tooling definition/requirements.)
-Provide focused & effective leadership in eliminating EH&S/Ergonomics/Human Factors risks and addressing quality issues.
-Identify & implement shop floor process optimization & control methods to eliminate/prevent QCPC turnbacks /escapes and reduce overall assembly costs.
-Participate in ACE initiatives supporting the achievement of ACE GOLD in the Engine Center.
-Drive the development & deployment of comprehensive assembly engineering standard work.
Significant interaction with the hourly work force, tool designers, quality assurance, integrated product teams, systems designers and program assembly partners are typical of the position.
A high level of proficiency and working-knowledge of ACE Tools is required including Process Certification & Management , Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, QCPC/Root-Cause Analysis and Set-Up Reduction/Mistake-Proofing.
Applicant must be a self-starter and capable of working cross-functionally in a team environment.
United Technologies Corporation is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
6+ years of applicable experience.
Applicable manufacturing engineering experience and engine system-level knowledge is a strong plus for this position.
- Excellent communication / presentation skills
- Strong project engineering/planning skills.
- Effective influence & decision-making skills.
