Slurry and Melt Process Engineering Manager

** Date Posted:
**** Country:
** United States of America
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* Location:

** PW192:
Carlsbad 5940 Darwin Court , Carlsbad, CA, 92008 USA
** Position Role Type:
** Hybrid
* * U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
** U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
** Security Clearance:
** None/Not Required Pratt & 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.

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a highly motivated individual to lead the engineering team focused on the development of the Slurry and Melt Infiltration processes used to manufacture 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 durable for commercial and military applications.
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* What You Will Do:

*** Lead all aspects of process engineering for the slurry and melt infiltration processes including development of standard operating procedures, work instructions, quality requirements, raw material specs, process to property relationships and deviations from regulatory requirements.
* Lead the development of Slurry Infiltration (SI) and Melt Infiltration (MI) processes to produce ceramic matrix composites, ensuring continuous improvement and compliance with safety, quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
* Develop, implement, validate, maintain and continuously improve manufacturing processes, digital systems and/or methods of manufacture which are capable of meeting and continue to meet requirements for safety, quality, cost, delivery rate and lead time.
* Support the deployment of the strategy for comprehensive data collection and analysis from slurry and melt 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)
* Manage the slurry and melt engineering team, ensuring active participation in Integrated Product Teams, compliance with company policies and safety standards, and fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment. Conduct performance appraisals, set goals, and ensure adherence to Environmental Health and Safety regulations.
* Lead the process advancement Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) and support hardware production for Technology Readiness Level (TRL) demonstration
* Support design, installation, and qualification of new equipment and equipment modifications with strong configuration management practices
* Promote a culture of zero defects within the area of accountability.
* Ensure that manufacturing processes and methods of manufacture within the business are developed and deployed to support first pass yield.
* Collaborate with other functional groups in support of department and company initiatives
* Lead Continuous Improvement, project management, and quality improvement efforts
* Provide exemplary professional representation to P&W, other OEMs, and the FAA and other regulatory agencies.
* Ensure that manufacturing processes are in full compliance with Health, Safety & Environmental Standards.
* Rigorously raise, investigate and resolve safety related issues.
* Ensure that the team monitors and improves OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) through implementation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) practices
* Identify, investigate and implement…