Job Description

Pratt & Whitney is seeking an experienced, proactive, and goal oriented professional to lead Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) execution on aero-engine components being sourced to India for manufacturing.

Execution of MRL elements to drive process control will dramatically improve the company’s quality and delivery signature. The Transitions ME will be responsible for specific part or part family MRL advancement through the execution of MRL elements such as PFMEA, Control Plan & Gage R&R. The scope of this role will focus on India supply chain components. 

Responsibilities:

• With specific project & product ownership, this role will drive manufacturing process improvements across multiple process steps that spans the full value stream of the parts.
• Provide focused & effective leadership in the advancement of MRL elements to drive manufacturing risk identification and mitigation to achieve superior quality performance.
• Identify & implement process optimization & control methods to eliminate/prevent quality turn backs /escapes and reduce overall product costs.
• Use statistical analysis tools to perform Root cause analysis and corrective actions on non-conforming product.
• Drive targeted manufacturing process optimization activities through MRL tools such as Value Stream Mapping and Process Flow Diagram, PFMEA, Control Plans, Measurement Systems Analysis, Yield & Cost curves and Qualification plan.
• The discipline and follow-through to fully document problem statements, observations, conclusions, calculations and recommendations.
• Work with Global Transitions leadership team:

o    Support the transitions timeline for projects, prioritize and scope projects to business objectives, integrated with other continuous improvement activities and ACE/CORE initiatives.

o    Schedule and facilitate periodic project reviews and ensure validation of MRL gate advancements. Use effective scorecards and metrics to ensure progress.

• Lead significant projects critical to improve manufacturing process capability & quality performance
• Represent the organization in various forums related to MRL execution. Develop standard work, procedures, and integrate industry-standard best practices.
• Communicate lessons learned to:

o    Manufacturing Engineering organization

o    Other operational organizations for read across implementation.

Experience/Qualifications

• Demonstrated technical proficiency in complex manufacturing activities
• Demonstrated proficiency leading and managing a portfolio of cross functional projects
• Effective team player with strong good interpersonal skills capable of influencing and getting cooperation and action from others.
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written), work and relate with people at all levels of the organization and be self-sufficient.
• and ability to influence cross functional team
• Ability to encourage and motivate others to be successful.
• Six Sigma project leadership/management/coaching experience preferred
• Excellent knowledge of MS office computer software including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.Ability to use Minitab and other statistical software considered a plus
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in statistics, data analytics, DOE, and multivariate statistics.
• Indian Citizenship is required

Preferred

• ACE/CORE/ 6 Sigma Practitioner/Professional certification
• Strong understanding of other continuous improvement skills: DFSS, Red-X, Lean, etc.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering
• 6 sigma Black Belt preferred
• 5+ years of relevant experience (Manufacturing Engineering, Program/Project Mgmt, Ops, Engr, Quality)

Travel Requirements

• 20 to 30%

Skills Required

• Data Analytics
• Microsoft Office
• Six Sigma