Sr. Mgr. Design Engineering

Date Posted:

2025-03-11

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW109: West Palm Beach 17900 Beeline Highway, West Palm Beach, FL, 33410 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Pratt & Whitney is working to transform the future of flight once again 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 & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

The Compression Systems Engineering Mechanical Design Discipline Organization is looking for a highly motivated individual to be the Sr. Design Discipline Manager of the F135 Engine High Pressure Compressor, reporting to the Compressions Systems Engineering HPC Design Associate Director. As a supervisory role in the CIPT Leadership team, the primary objectives are promoting technical excellence, task execution accountability, and enabling staffing strategies that fulfill the business and Program needs. Oversite and approval of standard work and product definition, as well as acting as chair for critical design reviews will be major responsibilities. There are also requirements for talent development and mentorship of the junior engineers. This position offers the opportunity to develop supervisory skills while retaining the capability to continue leading and executing technical tasks. Excellent communication skills are highly desirable as typical interactions range from new employees to Program Chief Engineers, CSE leadership, and external military customers and suppliers. This position may require up to 10% travel.

What You Will Do

• Manage a team of five to eight design engineers. The team includes a mix of direct reports located in West Palm Beach, FL in addition to indirect design engineers located at other P&W sites and outsource companies.
• Talent development and mentorship of the design team as well as develop staffing plans and strategies with the Associate Director, including writing Inter-divisional Work Authorizations (IDWAs) and Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Resolution of mechanical engineering problems of difficult and complex scope, seeking a balanced system solution, ensuring engineering excellence, with no oversight.
• Review and approve product definition (prints and models) and Engineering Changes that authorize updates to engine manuals.
• Chair product reviews, including documentation of meeting minutes, assigning action items, and reviewing actions item closures.
• Utilize and approve standard work completed by subordinate engineers and utilize CORE tools to continuously improve the design process.

Qualifications You Must Have  

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or Mechanical Aerospace Engineering with 10+ years’ Mechanical Design engineering experience, OR, advanced degree with 7+ years’ Mechanical Design engineering experience required.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer                                                                                              

• Bachelor or Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of compressor design experience that demonstrates an understanding of hardware, blueprints, dimensions & tolerances, and manufacturing methods.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a consistent record of collaboration, innovation, and initiative.
• Previous experience in a leadership position.
• Proficiency in Teamcenter, Unigraphics NX, ANSYS, and classical methods of analysis.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail and deadlines.

What We Offer

• Relocation Eligibility

Learn More & Apply Now!

Compression Systems Engineering (CSE)

Compression Systems Engineering is responsible for the design, development, and in service support of all fans low-pressure and high-pressure compressors for commercial and military engine models. CSE is responsible for the identification and maturation of new technologies for these products.

Technical disciplines in CSE include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, and Product Definition.

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: Onsite

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.

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.

The salary range for this role is 124,000 USD - 250,000 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. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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