Principal Process Engineer (Onsite)
Job Description
At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.
Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
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?
What You Will Do:
Pratt & Whitney’s Columbus Forged Blades Module Center (CFB) is seeking a Principal Process Engineer- NC Programmer to join our programming team.
The Principal Process Engineer- NC Programmer will support programming projects utilizing various machine tools, controls and programming software. The NC Programmer role will demonstrate planning, creating, developing and implementing the programs and associated processes.
The Principal Process Engineer- NC Programmer will own programs through implementation into production and provided necessary shop support through the development and production cycle. This NC programmer will also be instrumental in helping write standard work and help develop postprocessors for machines.
Programming of airfoils, roots, and/or spindles made from various alloys to include Inconel, Titanium, and Aluminum
Selection of new capital equipment and bringing the new equipment into production
Participating in NPI (New Product Introduction) projects
Collaboration with a strong NC programming team to transform the future of the business with latest-in class technology an techniques for processing airfoils
Process improvement projects on existing hardware to improve product cost and quality and reduce lead time
Qualifications You Must Have:
Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and 8 or more years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations or related work environment OR a Master's degree and 5 or more years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations or related work environment
Demonstrated experience with graphic programming, part modeling and program simulation software, including NX and Vericut and be able to utilize process monitoring software.
Qualifications We Prefer:
Bachelor's degree in engineering (manufacturing/mechanical)
Experience with Rotating Hardware, Airfoils and continuous improvement projects preferred
Experience with George Fischer’s Turbosoft Plus is preferred
Understanding and use of optimization softwares including Vericut Force, Thirdwave, and CutPro/Machpro
Learn More & Apply Now:
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.