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Pratt & Whitney · 22 hours ago

Metallurgical Test Engineer (Onsite)

East Hartford, CT

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry, Mid Level

$69K/yr - $131K/yr

0+ years exp

Pratt & Whitney is transforming the future of flight by designing and servicing innovative engines. They are seeking a Metallurgical Test Engineer to perform metallographic evaluations and ensure quality documentation of materials and processes, while collaborating with various engineering and operations teams to address metallurgical challenges.

Responsibilities

Perform metallographic evaluation and documentation of various processes including advance aluminides coating, EDM, braze, grinding used in blade and vanes airfoils

Provide clear, concise and accurate lab reports

Maintain records, mounts and sample residue retention

Monitor testing frequency of all processes

Develop cut up and evaluation sheet for all tested parts

Perform annual ESA/MCL audit and five years MCL Source Qualification surveys

Interacts with other functional groups (e.g., engineering, manufacturing, materials) on routine technical matters

Investigation of various parts and process related problems

Qualification

Metallurgical evaluationMaterials ScienceMetallographic techniquesLean Manufacturing principlesMicrosoft OfficeSAP ERPWelding MetallurgyTeam playerEffective communication

Required

Advanced degree and 6+ months of experience within Engineering, R&D or Metallurgical Lab, supporting laboratory related activities and studies; OR Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience; OR Associate's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience

US citizenship required due to government contracts

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret-level Security Clearance

Preferred

Preferred fields of study include Materials Science, Metallurgy, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Working knowledge of MCL Lab operations, processes, procedures, best-practices and quality standards, ideally in an aerospace environment

Ability to use inspection tooling, and materials lab testing equipment including metallographic mount and polish, microscopes and other equipment

Operational experience in metallurgical evaluation lab and use of metallurgical lab equipment

General experience with Metallographic Techniques for Thermal Spray Coatings

Knowledge of Welding Metallurgy and P&W coating specifications

Experience interpreting technical data, engine manuals and blueprints

Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, and continuous improvement tools (CORE/ACE/SixSigma, QCPC and RCCA)

Experience working with Microsoft Office, SAP ERP, Solumina and Teamcenter systems

Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization including senior level management and customers

Benefits

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

Company

Pratt & Whitney

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Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, is a global leader in propulsion systems, powering the most advanced aircraft in the world, and we are shaping the future of aviation.

Founded in 1925

East Hartford, CT, US

10001+ employees