Project Engineering Discipline Chief (Onsite)

Job Overview Position: Project Engineering Discipline Chief – Pratt & Whitney, Module Center Engineering (MCE), supporting Compression Systems Engineering (CSE). Onsite role located in Jupiter, FL (17900 Beeline Hwy). U.S. citizenship required; active DoD Secret security clearance required after day one. Responsibilities Strategic Technical Leadership: guide teams through effective task planning, execution, and rapid resolution of critical, multi‑phase technical challenges. Cross‑Functional Collaboration: partner with organizational leaders and discipline councils to align execution and foster synergy across Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Component Integrated Product Teams (CIPTs), and Module Centers. Talent & Capability Development: coach, mentor, and train project engineers and IPT leaders, focusing on robust planning, risk management, and accountability. Program & Risk Optimization: drive process robustness, safety culture, and rigorous risk management across all module center programs. Continuous Improvement: utilize process‑improvement tools to identify, implement, and sustain advancements in project engineering methods and processes. Knowledge Management: author and maintain the Project Engineering Manual (PEM), flowmaps, and lessons‑learned repositories to ensure consistent standards. Technical Governance: participate in key design and system reviews, supporting major rig and component development activities to ensure strict compliance. Travel: occasional (≈10%) travel to sites, suppliers, or customer locations. Qualifications (Required) A bachelor’s degree in STEM and 12 years of relevant engineering experience, or an advanced degree and 10 years of relevant engineering experience. Active U.S. Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship. Experience across design, procurement, manufacturing, quality, validation, and customer support in aerospace or similar high‑complexity environments. Demonstrated leadership in program management, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or equivalent. 15+ years of progressive experience within the gas turbine industry. Expert‑level knowledge across multiple engineering and manufacturing domains with a proven ability to integrate best practices into corporate processes. Experience managing budgets, scheduling, and task reporting using SAP and EVMS as a Control Account Manager (CAM); leading proposal development and basis‑of‑estimate creation. Experience leading Integrated Product Teams through design, development, procurement, and major engine hardware procurement. Experience in manufacturing and quality governance, testing, validation, and root‑cause safety investigations. Benefits Annual salary range: $157,200 – $298,800. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, holidays, employee assistance program, scholarship program, parental leave, and incentive compensation. Location Jupiter, FL – 17900 Beeline Hwy. Onsite role. Security Requirements Active DoD Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship required. EEO Statement 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, veteran status, or any other protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr