Manufacturing Engineer II: Composite & Smart Factory

Prattwhitney; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in Riverside, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to support production of advanced composite and metallic structures. The role focuses on stabilizing and improving production processes within the Riverside Center of Excellence for composite bonding.

You will learn and apply engineering fundamentals to optimize fabrication, resolve issues, and reduce cost. Collaboration with operators, engineers, and leadership is essential in a hands-on shop-floor environment.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent experience and 2+ years of relevant manufacturing experience.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, process specifications, and work instructions.
• Proficient with MS Office and basic project management skills.
• Knowledge of LEAN, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist and train assemblers in composite fabrication operations including layup, laser projection, ply cutting, CNC, tooling, robotics, and bonding processes.
• Create and maintain routings, BOMs, visual work instructions, and standard work documentation.
• Ensure processes comply with EHS, quality, and engineering specifications.
• Investigate production issues using data analysis and corrective action planning.
• Use data analytics and SPC tools to improve productivity and FPY.
• Collaborate on PFMEA, control plans, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Engineering drawings

MS Office

Project management

Lean Six Sigma

Python

SQL

Data analytics

Automation knowledge

Digital manufacturing

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

3DExperience

NX

FiberSim

Composite Workbench

Job description

Pratt & Whitney in Riverside, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to support production of advanced composite and metallic structures. The role focuses on stabilizing and improving production processes within the Riverside Center of Excellence for composite bonding.

You will learn and apply engineering fundamentals to optimize fabrication, resolve issues, and reduce cost. Collaboration with operators, engineers, and leadership is essential in a hands-on shop-floor environment.