Date Posted:
2024-09-30Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
PW100: East Hartford 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 USAPosition Role Type:
OnsitePratt & 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?
What You Will Do
The Manager of the Advanced Materials Group is responsible for leading a group of engineers and technicians tasked with development, validation, and implementation of special technology materials with a focus on high temperature exhaust system materials for state-of-the-art jet engine applications.
The preferred candidate will work closely with internal module center, engineering customers, and external government customers to define materials needs and requirements, and ensure his team has the proper staffing and resources to execute development programs from initial proof of concept through production implementation.
Key functions of this role include:
Setting technical direction, budget and schedule of programs and coordinating development activities with the Special Technologies Program Office.
Contributing to the development of a company wide application strategy that spans development to production transition.
Work with internal and external customers to secure program funding aligned with the execution of our material development technology strategy;
Meeting all Security requirements for a Special Access Facility, and complying with all Environmental Health & Safety and Preventative Maintenance requirements for all special technology development laboratories; and
Proposing and executing capital improvements for the laboratories under his/her direction and driving Quality Management System and Engineering Standard Work improvement activities.
Qualifications You Must Have
A university degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry, or related field with 12+ years’ experience or an MS or PhD degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry or related field with 10+ years’ experience;
Candidate must hold or be eligible for a US DOD Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required).
Qualifications We Prefer
Established security clearances (strongly preferred)
Additional experience in high temperature coatings is desirable
Experience with the development and testing of composites, ceramics, coatings, proposal writing, and supplier and customer management.
Strong communication skills – both written and verbal
What We Offer
Relocation Package
Benefits
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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.
The salary range for this role is 143,000 USD - 287,000 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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