Senior Project Lead (Onsite)

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree and 3 years of relevant experience. Relevant experience in engineering, aerospace, aviation, manufacturing, or a related technical industry.

• Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with aerospace and/or turbofan engine industry experience.
• Experience across product lifecycle activities, including design, manufacturing, development, validation, entry into service, and/or field service support.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and coordinate across cross-functional teams, including experience managing technical risks, schedules, budgets, and strategic projects.
• Strong customer- and supplier-facing communication skills, with the ability to present technical information and simplify complex topics; willingness to mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, CORE, ACE, or Six Sigma, and/or project management tools and systems such as Microsoft Office, Solumina, SAP, Teamcenter, or Agile frameworks; PMP certification preferred.

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 seeking a highly motivated and experienced engineer for a Senior Project Engineer position within our Mechanical Systems, Externals and Nacelles (MSEN) organization, supporting our GTF (Geared Turbofan) Externals Component Integrated Product Teams (CIPTs). In this role, you will have part-level ownership of CIPT task planning and execution, ensuring component goals are achieved in accordance with program requirements. You will have direct interface opportunities with engineering and program management, suppliers, and customers. The successful candidate will be customer-focused, technically proficient, and able to effectively lead and communicate across functions to meet the demands of Next Generation Programs Family (NGPF) engine programs.

• →Own part-level execution within the Externals CIPT, including task planning, communication, risk management, and execution to program requirements.
• →Lead the identification, mitigation, and closure of key technical risks and issues to support component objectives.
• →Prepare for and participate in technical and program reviews, ensuring technical content, actions, and metrics are effectively communicated.
• →Monitor and support Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) budget, schedule, technical performance, and business metrics to achieve program commitments.
• →Interface with customers, suppliers, System Integrated Product Teams (SIPTs), Integrated Program Management Teams (IPMTs), engineering and program management, and senior leadership through technical discussions and presentations.
• →Provide technical support for validation engine builds and engine test activities.

• →Experience leading part-level execution within a Component Integrated Product Team.
• →Exposure to GTF/NGPF engine development, validation, and testing.
• →Experience working directly with customers, suppliers, program leadership, and engineering management.
• →Strengthen technical risk, schedule, cost, and program management skills through execution of complex engine programs.
• →Opportunities to strengthen leadership, presentation, and cross-functional influence skills.

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