
Senior Principal Engineer – CMM and Metrology (Onsite)
- East Hartford, CT
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Managing a team of CMM programmers to meet operational needs
- Evaluate and prioritize work across all product lines
- Ensure control and consistency of approach to CMM programming and management
- Evaluate and introduce the latest measurement technologies in compliance with the PW quality system
- Develop targeted measurement solutions with focus on MSA standards
- Have a deep passion for researching new technologies and continuous learning
- A strong desire to learn and have the technical skill to drive operations, rapid problem solving and continuous improvement
- EHRO is an FAA regulated facility and compliance with such rules is a condition of employment.
- Work with all levels of management, shop personnel and partners.
- Demonstrate strong leadership skills, analytical thinking and strong customer focus.
- Advanced degree and 7+ years of experience in Engineering, Operations, Aerospace, or industry; OR Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
- 5+ years of CMM programming experience using embedded macros.
- 1+ year of Personnel Management or general supervisory experience required.
- Ability to interpret blueprints and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) symbols.
- Advanced degree in Science/Technology/Engineering
- Experience with multiple CMM programming languages (Camio, Modus, PCDMis, Valysis etc.)
- Management experience within a bargaining unit / union workforce environment.
- Engineering experience in manufacturing environment, and working knowledge of shop practices, processes, procedures and machinery.
- Aerospace industry experience ideally in Aftermarket, MRO, or OEM manufacturing
- Familiar with P&W Engine Manuals, Standard Practice Manuals and Technical Orders or equivalent is helpful.
- Experience with problem-solving tools such as root cause and corrective action (RCCA).
- Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, and continuous improvement tools (CORE/ACE/SixSigma).
- Experience using Microsoft Office, Solumina, SAP, or similar MRP/ERP systems.
- Ability to work and effectively communicate with all levels of management, shop personnel and customers.
- 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.