Principal Engineer - Project Engineering

Overview

Project Engineer role in the Mechanical Systems, Externals and Nacelles Engineering Project team at Pratt & Whitney's India Engineering Center in Bengaluru, providing production and field support for operational commercial engines, mainly engine externals components.

What you'll do

• Support the development of project plans, schedules and budgets
• Track progress, identify and resolve obstacles to minimize disruption to project schedules
• Support the preparation of status and technical content to Component Integrated Product Team (CIPT) and upper Pratt & Whitney management
• Analyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding to optimize performance and increase efficiency of work
• Work closely with Integrated Product Team (IPT) members and authorities on hardware field investigations to drive root cause and recommend product improvements
• Support Class 1 and Class 2 engineering change execution
• Use technical background to lead design integration with Airframer and suppliers on components such as engine Nacelles
• Maintain and present plans and progress reports relating to business aspects of the project(s) to track progress and ensure established targets are met
• Support the execution of risk assessments and mitigation plans
• Identify and address project problems and recommend resolutions to ensure successful completion of projects
• Facilitate project tasks with the various functional organizations to ensure alignment with overall project objectives
• Attend and participate in group meetings, teleconferences and/or training required
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives using ACE tools and support AS9100 efforts
• Support project management activities
• Support other duties/functions within the company as business needs require

What you'll need

• M.Tech or B.Tech degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• 9+ years of experience with M.Tech, or 11+ years of experience with B.Tech, preferably in Aerospace/Gas Turbine Engineering

Nice to have

• Experience working in the Aerospace Industry
• Previous gas turbine experience
• Working proficiency with MS Office, Teamcenter, SAP, MS Project or other scheduling software
• The ability to craft clear communication and build positive relationships
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent at promoting teamwork

Details

• Location: India Engineering Center campus, Bengaluru, India
• Work mode: Hybrid, regularly both onsite and offsite; commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee's responsibility
• Travel: up to 10%
• Works with limited support