Onsite Aerospace Production Engineer - Process Excellence

Choosecolumbusga; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off and holidays

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Job summary

RTX is seeking a qualified engineer to interpret technical data for mechanics and define repair workscope for engine and module maintenance at the Tinker AFB onsite facility. The role requires reading engineering drawings, writing concise work instructions, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

The position offers 1st shift hours (0700–1600) with occasional overtime. Citizenship is required for access to program information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical discipline from an accredited institution required.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and blueprints required.
• At least 1 year of experience of writing clear, concise technical work instructions while collaborating across cross‑functional teams with limited supervision.
• Willingness to work 1st shift (0700–1600) with overtime or weekend support as needed.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and clarify technical data so that mechanics can confidently execute engine and module work scopes.
• Resolve production issues by investigating process breakdowns, performing root‑cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions that restore process control.
• Define repair workscope that are clear, concise, cost‑effective, and aligned with customer, safety, and technical requirements.
• Approve and update work control documents to ensure engine/module hardware is maintained and configured correctly.
• Guide mechanics and inspectors by verifying proper hardware configuration and providing timely technical direction during build activities.
• Develop and use standard work and desktop procedures that strengthen process consistency across HMC operations.
• Support mechanic training by communicating new technical data and changes to work instructions.
• Assist other production lines when required to ensure on‑time delivery across the repair, and overhaul (MRO) enterprise.
• Champion Environmental, Health & Safety best practices so that all work is performed in a safe, compliant, and risk‑controlled environment.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Technical work instructions

Cross-functional collaboration

Shift flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/technical discipline

Tools

SAP ERP

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

RTX is seeking a qualified engineer to interpret technical data for mechanics and define repair workscope for engine and module maintenance at the Tinker AFB onsite facility. The role requires reading engineering drawings, writing concise work instructions, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

The position offers 1st shift hours (0700–1600) with occasional overtime. Citizenship is required for access to program information.