Composite Manufacturing Engineer - Process & Impact

Prattwhitney; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join the Riverside, CA facility. You will support the production of composite and metallic structures for commercial and military programs, stabilizing and improving processes, and collaborating on the shop floor with operators and engineers.

You will apply engineering fundamentals, use data analytics and quality tools to reduce cost, improve quality, and increase FPY in a hands-on, production-focused environment.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and process specifications.
• Experience with MS Office and project management.
• Familiarity with Lean/Six Sigma and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assist and train assemblers in composite fabrication operations including layup, laser projection, ply cutting/kitting, CNC machining, tooling, robotic automation, and bonding processes.
• Create, maintain, and improve manufacturing documentation such as routings, bills of materials, visual work instructions, and standard work.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with EHS, quality, and engineering specifications.
• Investigate and resolve production issues using data analysis, root cause methods, and corrective action planning.
• Use data analytics and SPC tools to improve productivity, FPY, and operational performance metrics.
• Participate in PFMEA, control plans, tool design reviews, and continuous improvement activities.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, cycle-time reduction, automation, and digital manufacturing solutions.
• Collaborate with operations, quality, design engineering, and suppliers on daily production support and technical projects.
• Assist senior engineers in initiatives related to design changes, equipment upgrades, MRB activities, and manufacturing readiness.

Skills

Engineering drawings interpretation

MS Office

Project management

Continuous improvement (LEAN/Six Sigma

Adapt to production needs

Education

University Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

3DExperience

Composite Workbench

FiberSim NX

Autoclave/oven programming

Ply cutters / laser systems

NDI techniques

Job description

RTX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join the Riverside, CA facility. You will support the production of composite and metallic structures for commercial and military programs, stabilizing and improving processes, and collaborating on the shop floor with operators and engineers.

You will apply engineering fundamentals, use data analytics and quality tools to reduce cost, improve quality, and increase FPY in a hands-on, production-focused environment.