Aerospace Manufacturing Lead: Process & Quality

Prattwhitney; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking an experienced engineer to break down complex systems, visualize improvement opportunities, and develop processes that meet aerospace quality standards. You will work with the Engineering Manager to justify, schedule, and manage risks while preparing technical specifications for procurement and work instructions.

The role emphasizes contributing to multiple projects within a functional discipline and applying engineering knowledge to achieve productive outcomes in a high‑stakes

Qualifications

• AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post‑high‑school training) with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience OR High School diploma/GED/equivalent with 10 or more years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Working knowledge of mechanical design, pneumatics/hydraulic, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics and heat transfer.
• Demonstrated understanding of the fundamentals of the discipline and role including statistical process control and data analytics.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Break down complicated systems into individual pieces to improve productivity.
• Visualize improvement opportunities and convert into processes that meet aerospace quality standards.
• With assistance from the Engineering Manager, determine justification, develop project schedules and identify opportunities and risks associated with ideas; develop risk mitigation strategies to manage risk.
• Prepare technical specifications and other documents that can be used to procure technical services and products or work instructions.
• Responsible for projects and/or multiple tasks within functional discipline, making a significant contribution to the team by applying knowledge.

Skills

Mechanical design

Pneumatics & hydraulics

Thermodynamics

Fluid dynamics

Heat transfer

Statistical process control

Data analytics

Manufacturing processes

Education

AA/AS degree or equivalent

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

RTX is seeking an experienced engineer to break down complex systems, visualize improvement opportunities, and develop processes that meet aerospace quality standards. You will work with the Engineering Manager to justify, schedule, and manage risks while preparing technical specifications for procurement and work instructions.

The role emphasizes contributing to multiple projects within a functional discipline and applying engineering knowledge to achieve productive outcomes in a high‑stakes