Date Posted:2025-10-24Country:United States of AmericaLocation:PW702: P&amp;W Autoair, Inc. 5640 Enterprise Dr., Lansing, MI, 48911 USAPosition Role Type:OnsiteU.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 RequiredPratt &amp; 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.At Pratt &amp; Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?What You Will Do:Pratt &amp; Whitney AutoAir (PWAA) is seeking a talented and driven Ground Test Lead Design Engineer (P4) to join our Ground Test Division. This role provides a unique opportunity to work in a specialized area of engine design and operations, supporting development and aftermarket engine programs for all three major engine manufacturers.As a Ground Test Lead Design Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the complete product lifecycle for assemblies, including:<ul><li>Decomposing customer requirements</li><li>Quoting and design development</li><li>Securing customer approvals</li><li>Overseeing manufacturing processes</li><li>Repair development and servicing</li></ul>Your designs will encompass the final assembly, all subcomponents and any support equipment necessary for the storage and handling of the assembly.  Throughout the long lifecycle of these products, you may be tasked with evaluating any damage from normal operations and developing repairs to restore the assembly or components to original requirements.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of project assemblies using sound engineering principles and adhering to industry standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.</li><li>Function as a design/structures engineer for hybrid composite-metallic components used in engine testing stands.</li><li>Lead a design team in the execution, development, and field issue resolution for assemblies over the product life cycle.</li><li>Providing design support throughout conceptual, preliminary, detailed design phases, to include validation, customer approval, manufacturing, and operational service.</li><li>Responsible for material selection, determination of laminate architecture, generation of detail/assembly-level CAD models, and design of sub-element components.  May also include designing to a given surface.</li><li>Assist in manufacturing process development with the engineering team and ensure the manufacturability of component designs, documenting and presenting results to management and external customers.  Assist shop floor personnel when needed.</li><li>Review and disposition nonconforming material to technical requirements.</li><li>Develop and validate repair processes in conjunction with manufacturing team.</li><li>Support vendor management through reviews of quotes and requests for modifications of technical requirements.</li><li>Contribute to Cost of Poor-Quality efforts, challenge existing processes, and drive improvements.</li><li>Ensure compliance with established engineering methodologies.</li><li>Use sound engineering judgment, technical expertise, and data analysis to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems.</li><li>Support program management by developing an engineering project plan, establishing work packages, milestones, objectives.</li><li>Provide engineering / technical support in a production environment.</li><li>Create detailed component-level requirements to meet overall system goals.</li><li>Communicate and make technical presentations to internal and external customers.</li><li>Mentor junior designers.</li></ul>Qualifications You Must Have<ul><li>Advanced degree and 5+ years of experience in Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, or general Aftermarket MRO Aerospace industry experience; OR Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant industry experience.</li><li>Organizational, problem solving and project management skills</li><li>Experience with design for manufacturing &amp; assembly</li><li>Understanding of manufacturing cost and reproducibility</li><li>Experience with GD&amp;T to include determining tolerance requirements.</li><li>Experience reading and/or interpreting engine manuals and overhaul Quality standards</li></ul>Qualifications We Prefer<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in STEM field; Engineering preferred</li><li>Experience developing technical ideas with internal/external customers and a track record of converting ideas to programs</li><li>Experience with mechanical design (machining, joints, fasteners, welding) in relevant industry positions (aerospace, defense, automotive or similar)</li><li>Familiarity with Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques, such as ultrasonic testing, eddy current, FPI, camera optics, X-ray and others used in aerospace.</li><li>Experience with composite design, analysis, and manufacturing.</li><li>Familiarity with principles of product development, reliability and quality control</li><li>Experience with configuration management.</li><li>Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, and continuous improvement tools (CORE/ACE/SixSigma)</li><li>Experience CAD software ideally Creo, Windchill, NX, FiberSIM and TeamCenter PLM</li><li>Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization including senior level management</li></ul>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:<ul><li>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.</li></ul>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.Why Join Us?This is a pivotal role in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where you can make a significant impact. You’ll work alongside talented professionals committed to advancing aerospace technology while supporting the growth and success of the Commercial Engines Aftermarket Operations organization.Apply today and bring your expertise to RTX Corporation, where innovation meets excellence! As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. 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