Manufacturing Engineer II - Second Shift (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Wellness program

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II for their Melbourne, FL facility, focusing on improving test yields and enhancing product quality. The ideal candidate will excel in cross-functional collaboration and have a strong background in electronics testing.

This position requires a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, along with at least two years of experience in manufacturing engineering and testing.

Benefits include medical insurance, 401(k) matching, and employee support programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or 6 years experience in related field.
• Minimum 2 years experience in electronics manufacturing with focus on testing.
• Exposure to Six Sigma control methods.

Responsibilities

• Participate in cross-functional teams to improve test yields and quality.
• Identify component test failure trends and perform root cause analysis.
• Implement corrective actions and prepare test failure analysis reports.
• Analyze test approaches for cost reduction and capacity opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational ability

LEAN principles

Experience in electronics manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer II – 2nd Shift (Melbourne, FL)

Responsibilities

• Participate in cross‑functional teams to improve test yields, production throughput, and product quality.
• Identify component test failure trends and perform root cause analysis.
• Implement corrective actions and prepare test failure analysis reports.
• Study performance and reliability of existing test equipment; establish programs to reduce downtime.
• Analyze test approaches, plans, and processes for cost reduction and capacity opportunities.
• Provide capacity planning and utilization analysis for staffing and equipment needs.
• Identify new test approaches to minimize staffing and capital requirements.
• Select and order capital test equipment using cost/payback analysis; generate and track appropriation requests.
• Improve existing test fixtures and equipment to enhance test performance.
• Participate in Production Readiness Reviews to assess design suitability for production.
• Support Gage R&R efforts on new test solutions for consistent product and equipment performance.
• Drive manufacturing process improvements across multiple assembly steps; conduct Process Flow analysis.
• Develop tools to enable manufacturing or increase production rates.
• Implement procedural and process improvements focusing on safety, quality, and productivity.
• Provide technical support for entire product test process from board level to end‑to‑end.
• Assist production operators with tooling and process needs to meet schedule.
• Act as Real‑Time Problem Resolution (RTPR) point of contact to reduce equipment downtime and maximize OEE.
• Maintain test documentation and change management procedures for all test documents.
• Interface with design engineering to coordinate design changes for production sustenance.
• Train test technicians on products and test systems; provide mentorship to other engineers.
• Provide management with status updates on equipment, manpower, space, and other manufacturing elements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; or 6 years of experience in related field if no degree.
• Minimum 2 years experience as a manufacturing engineer in electronics manufacturing with a focus on product testing.
• Experience with parametric process control and statistics.
• Exposure to Six Sigma control methods.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate across cross‑functional teams.
• Self‑starter with a passion for LEAN principles and continuous improvement.
• Organizational and prioritization abilities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Dependable, high energy, and detail‑oriented work ethic.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional pet, home, and auto insurance; additional life and accident insurance.
• Employee Assistance Plan with counseling sessions.
• Wellness program and incentives.
• Telehealth and virtual doctor visits.
• Child and elder care services.

EEO Statement

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, veteran status, or any other protected class.