Pratt & Whitney - Carlsbad, CA
posted 5 months ago
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. The successful candidate 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. The position requires a strong technical understanding of Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC) to drive material development and refinement strategies. The individual 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. Additionally, the role includes 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, and leading the strategy for comprehensive data collection and analysis from this process to support robust process development and understanding as part of the digital thread for CMCs. The candidate will establish metrics for the process including yield, cost, cycle time, capacity, safety, and delivery, and monitor outcomes to identify and implement improvement opportunities. The role also involves leading the advancement of Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) and supporting hardware production for Technology Readiness Level (TRL) demonstration, conducting root cause investigations as required, and implementing corrective actions. Training of engineers and technicians, monitoring and improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through implementation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) practices, and identifying, investigating, and implementing new technology to address business goals are also key responsibilities. The position supports a 24/7 operation as required.