Technical Project Manager, Manufacturing Engineering (Onsite)

Arinc International Of Canada Ulc - East Hartford, CT

Full-time - Mid Level

East Hartford, CT

10,001+ employees

About the position

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Technical Project Manager for the Manufacturing Engineering team within the Military Engines Organization. This role is pivotal in leading the process development of cold start part manufacturing, qualification, and production rate readiness within the supply base to fulfill spares contracts for our customers. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing detailed Industrial Plans, Qualification Plans, Resource Plans, and project documentation tailored for each cold start part. This position requires close collaboration with both internal discipline groups and external suppliers to ensure adherence to industrial timelines and maintain commitment integrity. The Technical Project Manager will take ownership of assigned cold start parts, navigating supply chain challenges to meet deliverables. This includes holding and participating in regularly scheduled supplier meetings, both virtual and on-site, as well as business stakeholder meetings to provide updates on cold start project status to internal management and customers. The role demands a strong focus on risk management and the application of data-driven root cause and corrective action tools to support troubleshooting, production, and quality integrity of cold start parts. Additionally, the candidate will apply project management skills such as team collaboration, risk management, and financial awareness, alongside lean process improvement techniques like value stream mapping and process analysis. The position may require up to 20% travel to the supply base, emphasizing the need for effective communication and relationship-building with team members and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement detailed Industrial Plans, Qualification Plans, Resource Plans, and project documentation for cold start parts.
• Align internal and external resources to mitigate part manufacturing risks and processing capability issues at selected suppliers.
• Promote the use of data-driven root cause and corrective action tools to support troubleshooting, production, and quality integrity of cold start parts.
• Take accountability and ownership of assigned cold start parts to navigate supply chain challenges and meet deliverables.
• Hold and participate in regularly scheduled supplier meetings and business stakeholder meetings to update on cold start project status.
• Maintain industrial project plan integrity in accordance with TPM (Technical Project Manager) Standard Work.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships that build cooperation and trust with team and suppliers.
• Apply project management skills and techniques, including team collaboration, risk management, multi-tasking, and financial awareness.
• Apply lean process improvement skills and techniques, including value stream mapping, process analysis, standard work, and benchmarking.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 5 or more years' experience in an engineering, manufacturing, operations management, program/project management, quality or supply chain environment, or a Master's degree and 3 or more years' experience in the same fields.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior experience as a Project Manager in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with SAE Aerospace Standard (AS) 9100.
• Familiarity with Aerospace First Article Inspection Requirements.
• Experience with the practical application of Lean Principles and Six Sigma.
• Ability to influence stakeholders to determine acceptable solutions that adhere to best practices, policies, and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 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
• Holidays
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position.