Principal Specialist- Reliability Accessories Programs

RTX RTX · Aerospace · bengaluru, Karnātaka, India · Engineering

This role focuses on improving the reliability of aircraft engine accessories by investigating field events, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions. It also supports the entry-into-service of new programs by incorporating reliability considerations into designs and applying lessons learned from field operations. The role involves technical reviews, data analysis, and continuous improvement projects.

What you'd actually do

  1. Support Field Event Management (Screen Team Meetings) by providing accurate and timely technical inputs to enable Accessories Programs Technical Specialists to make informed RFA decisions.
  2. Conduct technical reviews of Accessory Investigation Shop Finding Reports and coordinate alignment, validation, and approval with Accessories Programs Technical Specialists.
  3. Review Supplier Reliability data, identify gaps to requirements, and establish action plan.
  4. Prepare and maintain Accessories reliability review packages to support product performance monitoring and decision-making.
  5. Support and lead Periodic Reliability Reviews by presenting Reliability trends, top reliability drivers, systemic issues, and identifying emerging issues.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical/ Aerospace or Aircraft Maintenance Engineering.
  • Minimum 5-8 years prior relevant experience in the aviation industry, preferably in Reliability Engineering or Service Engineering roles
  • Working knowledge of airline field operations and in-service support processes.
  • Strong understanding of Engine Accessories (LRUs) reliability analysis, root cause methodologies, and corrective action development.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret reliability metrics, trends, and emerging issues.
  • Experience working with Accessory Supplier reliability data, SBs, and post-certification changes.
  • Familiarity with aero engine technical publications such as CMMs, ES, SBs, IPCs, EMMs, and regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Proven ability to coordinate across Aftermarket Support Programs, Engineering, Quality, Supply Management etc for the Product performance improvements.
  • Experience presenting technical and reliability data to various key stakeholders and Suppliers.
  • Experience in driving continuous improvement projects using process optimization techniques, automation and digital tools.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint) and working knowledge of Power BI for data visualization
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with confidence in engaging global stakeholders and suppliers

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with ENOVIA or similar PLM systems for investigation tracking and document workflows is an added advantage.
  • Engine product knowledge training or certification from Airworthiness Authorities/ Airlines/ MROs/ OEMs.
  • Certification in Reliability Engineering concepts such as CRE or CMRP (or progress toward certification).
  • Certification /working expertise in data visualization tools such as Power BI.
  • Certification /working expertise in Quality and continuous improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma or Lean Principles.