Manufacturing Engineer

Pratt & Whitney; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spend accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Assistance Program

Scholar program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, a leading aerospace engine manufacturer, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering professional to own technical aspects of a designated area and drive improvements. The role requires coordinating with tool builders, handling CNC programming, and advancing capital projects.

You will develop work instructions, lead PPAP/MRL activities, and contribute to lean initiatives, new part introductions, and data reporting. U.S. citizenship is required for access to program information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of relevant manufacturing experience.
• Capital equipment project experience.
• Machining process development experience.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management.

Responsibilities

• Own technical aspects of the assigned manufacturing area.
• Coordinate with machine tool builders on requirements.
• Work with vendors on tool design.
• Write CNC programs when needed and support production implementation.
• Develop detailed work instructions for processes within designated area.
• Participate in PPAP/MRL activities related to the area.
• Support lean manufacturing initiatives and improvements in cell layouts.
• New capital implementation.
• New part introduction.
• Create data visualizations and data reports.

Skills

Capital equipment

Machining process

Process implementation

Data visualization

Cross-functional comms

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Minitab

Power BI

Ignition

Python

UG/NX

Teamcenter

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-19

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.

The Manufacturing Engineering organization is seeking experienced and motivated Process Manufacturing Engineers to help develop and drive continuous improvements in all aspects of production.

What You Will Do

• Own all technical aspects of the assigned manufacturing area.
• Coordinate with machine tool builders on technical requirements.
• Work with vendors on durable and perishable tool design.
• Write part specific CNC programs when needed and support production implementation.
• Develop detailed work instructions for processes within designated area.
• Participate in PPAP/MRL activities related to assigned manufacturing area.
• Participate in lean manufacturing initiatives and support improvements in cell layouts.
• New capital implementation
• New part introduction
• Create data visualizations and data reports

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering technical field or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or 3 with advanced degree in engineering technical field or
• Experience managing capital equipment projects
• Experience managing new part and process implementations
• Experience with machining process development
• Hands on manufacturing know-how and advanced problem-solving skills are a must for this position.
• Ability to work and effectively communicate with all levels of management, shop personnel and customers.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Value

• Cooling hole production experience
• 8+ years of experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Broad knowledge of the Aerospace Industry and experience in Turbine Engine parts manufacturing.
• Experience with Minitab, Power BI, Ignition & Python
• Experience leveraging generative AI assistants as a force multiplier
• 6 sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
• Experience in using UG/NX, and Team Center software suites

This position is classified as: Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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, and 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.

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.

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.

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.