2nd Shift Manufacturing Quality Engineer - Coatings

Prattwhitney; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Scholar Program

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

Pratt Whitney, part of RTX, is seeking a hands-on engineer to support the Vapor Phase Aluminide coating cell and related processes on the 2nd shift at US-based facilities. You will rapidly respond to quality issues, troubleshoot production disruptions, and work with cross-functional teams to maintain continuous part flow.

The role emphasizes data-driven problem solving, process improvement, and collaboration with quality, maintenance, and engineering groups on manufacturing issues and corrective

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or AA/AS with 4–8 years' relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience supporting coating processes in a production setting is strongly preferred.
• U.S. citizenship is required to access information under this program/contract.
• Ability to collect and analyze production or quality data to support problem solving and process improvements.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience collaborating with operators and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on engineering support to production in the VPA Coating Cell and related processes.
• Respond to quality issues and production disruptions to maintain flow and drive improvements.
• Troubleshoot process interruptions to minimize downtime and sustain production.
• Provide real-time technical support to operators and shift leaders during production.
• Coordinate with quality, maintenance, EH&S, and engineering to rapidly contain issues.

Skills

Coating process support

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

HS Diploma or AA/AS

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-21 Country: United States of America Location: US-NC-ASHEVILLE-330 ~ 330 Pratt Whitney Blvd ~ PRATT WHITNEY Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do:

• This role provides hands-on engineering support to production within the Vapor Phase Aluminide (VPA) Coating Cell, with the flexibility to support other coating processes within the Metallic Business Unit as needed.
• This role focuses on rapid response to quality and process disruptions to maintain continuous part flow and driving data driven improvements to manufacturing processes.
• Respond rapidly to quality issues and work stoppages on the production floor
• Troubleshoot and resolve process interruptions to maintain continuous part flow and minimize downtime
• Provide real-time technical support to operators and operation leaders during production shifts
• Coordinate with quality, maintenance, EH&S, and engineering teams to rapidly contain and resolve manufacturing issues.
• Lead or support root cause investigations for production issues and yield losses.
• Support implementation and verification of corrective and preventive actions.
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce downtime, improve yield, and enhance equipment utilization.
• Support process development, trials, and qualification activities for parts, processes, or equipment.
• Support documentation updates including work instructions, control plans, and engineering standards.
• Support training of operators on process standards and troubleshooting techniques.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training), with 4 to 8 years' relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience supporting coating processes in a production setting is strongly preferred.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Ability to collect and analyze production or quality data to support problem solving and process improvements.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting production environments and working directly with operators and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to trouble shoot manufacturing process issues and equipment disruptions.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Aerospace Industry experience
• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing coatings environment is strongly preferred.
• Experience with equipment qualifications and process trials.

This is a 2nd shift role; schedule is Weekday evenings to Early morning hours. There is a shift premium associated with the compensation plan for working this shift.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

The salary range for this role is 60,000 USD - 114,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Benefits:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• flexible spending accounts
• flexible work schedules
• employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• parental leave
• paid time off
• holidays

Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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 or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class.

RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.