Pratt & Whitney · 20 hours ago
Sr. Manager, Alloy Development Group (Onsite)
East Hartford, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$132K/yr - $252K/yr
7+ years expPratt & Whitney is working to transform the future of flight by designing, building, and servicing innovative jet engines. They are seeking a Senior Manager to lead the Alloy Development group, focusing on the development of nickel and ferrous alloys to support next-generation engine designs and sustain the existing fleet.
Aviation & Aerospace
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Manage and lead a team of skilled engineers and technicians focused on Ni and ferrous alloy development to support both next generation engine designs and sustainment of the existing fleet
Establish project prioritization, allocate resources appropriately and hold team members accountable for achieving committed objectives on schedule
Monitor and review technical work for completeness and technical accuracy
Provide technical mentorship and coaching to direct reports on management and communication of risk and the execution of risk-based decision making
Evaluate team performance and develop strategic plan to execute to attract new talent to continue knowledge transition to the next generation of alloys engineers
Attract, hire, develop, and retain talent by coaching, encouraging, challenging, and ensuring that the talent is being developed for next generation of subject matter experts
Build effective relationships by collaborating with both internal and external customers and peers
Responsible for driving process improvements to solve problems or enhance the efficiency of the work area
Support the strategic vision for Discipline capabilities including identifying long-term strategic technology investments, roadmaps and help securing internal & external funding
Provide field & production support to meet business needs and customer requirements
Responsibilities would include root cause analysis, brainstorming solutions, implementing corrective actions, and ensuring elimination of the root cause
Qualification
Required
BS degree in technical or engineering discipline, preferably metallurgy, materials science, chemical engineering or mechanical engineering and minimum 10 years of relevant experience
Advanced degree in technical or engineering discipline, preferably metallurgy, materials science, chemical engineering or mechanical engineering and minimum 7 years of work experience
Ability to build positive relationships within and across teams
U.S. Citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
Travel Requirements: 10%
Preferred
Significant experience with processing, characterization, and mechanical properties of nickel-based and ferrous alloys including cast + wrought, powder metallurgy, and/or single crystal manufacturing processes are desirable
Demonstrated skill as a team leader or manager (preferred) in aerospace or defense industry
Experience in new material introductions and/or Technology maturation processes (For example TRL/MRL)
Experience in establishing and managing collaborative projects, developing strategic partnerships within industry and/or academic institutions
Knowledge of and/or experience in physics-based materials and processes models at different length and time scales and associated experimental research to understand material properties
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
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.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Brad Scobbo
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Christian Robertson
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