Manufacturing Quality Engineering Tech - 2nd Shift

Prattwhitney; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Employee scholar program

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX Asheville site seeks a Manufacturing Quality Engineer Technician (MQE) for night shift (4 pm–2:30 am, Mon–Thu) to support FAI development and continuous improvement on assigned hardware. You will work with cell teams to ensure manufacturing compliance, develop standard work, and lead quality initiatives on the shop floor.

The role requires an HS Diploma or AA/AS degree with at least 4 years of relevant experience, plus strong problem solving and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or AA/AS degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Work with Cell Leaders, Cell Members, Quality and Engineering staff to assure manufacturing compliance with equipment, gages and fixtures.
• Assist in development and construction of manufacturing cells.
• Review tooling requirements and aid in tool designs.
• Order specially designed cutting tools and other operating supplies.
• Create and maintain standard work.
• Improve current manufacturing processes to reduce costs and increase reliability.
• Gather data for non-conformances and drive root cause and corrective actions.
• Lead FAI development and new process tryouts on the shop floor.
• Be the first point of contact on assigned parts and processes.
• Organize and lead Continuous Improvement activities on assigned hardware.
• Drive actions to closure and track quality/cost improvements.

Education

HS Diploma or AA/AS degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About RTX

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 within the Asheville site is seeking a motivated Manufacturing Quality Engineer Technician (MQE) to help with FAI development and Continuous Improvement activities on assigned hardware. This is a 2nd shift position that is night shift schedule of Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (4 pm – 2:30 am).

What You Will Do

• Work with Cell Leaders, Cell Members, Quality and Engineering staff to assure manufacturing compliance respective to the use of all existing manufacturing/process equipment, respective gages and fixtures.
• Assists in the development and construction of manufacturing cells.
• Reviews tooling requirements and aids in the tool designs.
• Orders specially designed cutting tools and other operating supplies needed to support designed manufacturing processes.
• Creates and maintains standard work.
• Improve current manufacturing processes to reduce costs and increase reliability and control of these operations.
• Gather all necessary data respective to non-conformances and provide relentless root cause and positive corrective actions.
• Lead FAI development and new Process Tryout on the Shop Floor.
• Be the first point of contact on assigned parts and manufacturing processes.
• Organize and Lead Continuous Improvement activities on assigned hardware.
• Drive actions to closure.
• Track Product Quality/Cost and identify improvements where opportunities exist.
• Provide technical help and support to all Operations personnel as required and on a timely basis.

Qualifications You Must Have

• HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of Aerospace Industry and experience in turbine engine parts manufacturing.
• Ability to work in a team problem-solving environment either as an organizer or participant.
• Strong organizational skills, detail oriented and having the ability to multi-task.
• Computer knowledge.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to execute and troubleshoot tasks with minimal supervision.
• Thorough knowledge of in-house manufacturing and NDT processes.

Position Classification

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.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is 43,400 USD - 82,600 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.

Benefits

• 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
• 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
• 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

Location & Employment Details

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.

Equal Opportunity 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 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.

Company Overview

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.