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Job Description

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a highly motivated individual to support the manufacturing maturation of ceramic matrix composite (CMC) turbine components. CMCs are an enabling material that increases the temperature capability of jet engine components. Through successful development and application of these materials, P&W will deliver engines that are more fuel efficient, lighter weight and more durable for commercial and military applications.

The CMC R&D Non-destructive test Engineer's responsibilities include:

• Developing and managing processes for non-destructive inspection of ceramic matrix composites. This includes fixture design, machine programming, machine operation, data analysis for turbine component applications.
• Working closely with manufacturing and engineering integrated teams to develop new processes and implement new designs into production and to eliminate quality turn backs, escapes, and reduce overall product costs.
• Play an active role in the Integrated Product Team process for CMC turbine components
• Provide focused & effective leadership in eliminating EH&S/Ergonomics/Human Factors risks and addressing quality issues as processes transition into production.
• Create and implement strategies for automation of the non-destructive inspection process.
• Identify & implement shop floor process optimization, control methods, and work instructions (including specifications, engineering changes, QAD/process control, and tooling definition/requirements.)
• Lead the strategy for comprehensive data collection and analysis from this process that will support robust process development and understanding as part of the digital thread for CMCs. This includes establishing methods for data collection, data analysis and data visualization to enable statistical process control (SPC)
• Establish metrics for the process including yield, cost, cycle time, capacity, safety, delivery etc. Monitor outcomes to identify and implement improvement opportunities
• Lead the initiative to advance the CMC Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) including establishment of Critical to Quality measures (CTQ), Key Process Variables (KPVs), Key Control Characteristics (KPCs) and Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
• Support hardware production for Technology Readiness Level (TRL) demonstration
• Conduct root cause investigations as required and implement corrective actions
• Training of engineers and technicians
• Monitor and improve OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) through implementation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) practices
• Identify, investigate and implement new technology to address business goals
• Support a 24/7 operation as required