Senior Principal Chemical Process Engineer P5 (onsite)

Raytheon Technologies - Carlsbad, CA

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Carlsbad, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

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 role involves developing and managing processes for ceramic Matrix addition by Chemical Vapor Deposition/Infiltration (CVD/I) to produce ceramic Matrix composites. In this position, you will work closely with manufacturing and engineering integrated teams to develop new processes and implement new designs into production to enhance material performance, eliminate quality turn backs, escapes, and reduce overall product costs. You will apply your technical understanding of Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC) to drive material development and refinement strategies. Additionally, you will play an active role in the Integrated Product Team process for CMC turbine components, providing focused and effective leadership in eliminating EH&S/Ergonomics/Human Factors risks and addressing quality issues as processes transition into production. Your responsibilities will also include creating and implementing strategies for automation to improve quality and minimize process costs, identifying and implementing shop floor process optimization, control methods, and work instructions. You will 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). You will establish metrics for the process including yield, cost, cycle time, capacity, safety, delivery, etc., and monitor outcomes to identify and implement improvement opportunities. Furthermore, you will lead the advancement of Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) and support hardware production for Technology Readiness Level (TRL) demonstration, conduct root cause investigations as required, and implement corrective actions. Training of engineers and technicians will also be part of your role, along with monitoring and improving OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) through implementation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) practices. Lastly, you will identify, investigate, and implement new technology to address business goals while supporting a 24/7 operation as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage processes for ceramic Matrix addition by Chemical Vapor Deposition/Infiltration (CVD/I) to produce ceramic Matrix composites.
• Work closely with manufacturing and engineering integrated teams to develop new processes and implement new designs into production.
• Enhance material performance, eliminate quality turn backs, escapes, and reduce overall product costs.
• Apply Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC) technical understanding to drive material development and refinement strategies.
• 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 to improve quality and minimize process cost.
• Identify & implement shop floor process optimization, control methods, and work instructions.
• 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.
• Establish 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 advancement of Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) and support hardware production for Technology Readiness Level (TRL) demonstration.
• Conduct root cause investigations as required and implement corrective actions.
• Train 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or Material Science and 10+ years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and 7+ years of relevant experience.
• US Citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice-to-haves

• Degree in Chemical, Materials Science, or Composites Engineering discipline.
• Experience developing new processes and successful transition to production.
• Experience making, testing, or analyzing Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs).
• Extensive experience and knowledge with Chemical Vapor Deposition/Infiltration (CVD/I) and melt infiltration (MI) processes.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships and exercise influence.
• Ability to lead small teams to deliver outstanding results and overcome challenges.
• Knowledge and effective practice of Environmental, Health and Safety requirements.

Benefits

• Relocation 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, and holidays.