Materials Control Lab (MCL) Evaluator

Prattwhitney; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking an onsite Metallurgical Specialist in Asheville, NC to perform metallographic evaluation and produce precise lab reports. You will monitor processes, maintain records, and interact with engineering and manufacturing teams on technical matters.

Requirements include a B.S. in Materials Science/Metallurgy and at least 2 years in metallurgical testing, with SAP experience. The role may require occasional off-shift work and a 4x10 shift schedule.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, or related engineering discipline.
• At least 2 years of metallurgical testing, evaluation, inspection or microscopy experience.
• US citizenship required due to government contracts.
• Experience with SAP and data/documentation management.

Responsibilities

• Perform metallographic evaluation and documentation of processes including aluminides coating, EDM, weld, braze, grinding used in blade and vanes airfoils.
• Provide clear, concise and accurate lab reports; maintain records and sample residue retention.
• Monitor testing frequency of all processes and develop evaluation sheets for tested parts.
• Interacts with engineering, manufacturing, and materials teams on routine technical matters.
• Investigate parts/process related problems and support audits and source qualification surveys.

Skills

Metallurgical testing

Microscopy

Inspection

Documentation

Root cause investigations

Education

B.S. in Materials Science/Metallurgy

Tools

SAP

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-14 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: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

What You Will Do:

• Perform metallographic evaluation and documentation of various processes including advance aluminides coating, EDM, Weld, braze, grinding used in blade and vanes airfoils.
• Provide clear, concise and accurate lab reports.
• Maintain records, mounts and sample residue retention.
• Monitor testing frequency of all processes.
• Develop cut up and evaluation sheet for all tested parts.
• Perform annual ESA/MCL audit and five years MCL Source Qualification surveys.
• Interacts with other functional groups (e.g., engineering, manufacturing, materials) on routine technical matters.
• Investigation of various parts and process related problems.

Responsibilities

Effective team player and contributor utilizing the CORE tools and continues improvement by maintaining EH&S and operating requirements in order to assure a safe and productive working environment.

Position may also require occasional off‑shift and weekend coverage based on business requirements and training.

The shift schedule will be M‑Th 4x10.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• B.S Degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, or related engineering discipline.
• Prior 2 years minimum experience in the area of metallurgical testing/ evaluation, inspection or microscopy.
• US citizenship is required due to government contracts.

Qualifications We Value:

• Quality and/or manufacturing background.
• Possess a strong work ethic.
• Strong proficiency in the use of hand tools and test equipment.
• Ability to work independently in a fast paced, dynamic production environment.
• Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Interact effectively with customers at all levels and willing to put customers first is crucial.
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access) with a commitment to accuracy.
• Knowledge and experience with root cause investigations, corrective actions and problem solving.
• Experience with SAP.
• High energy, dynamic individual who strives for continuous improvement.

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.
• 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.

Salary range: 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD.

Other 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 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.

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.

If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

This role is a U.S.-based role.

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 Employer

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 Description

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.