Optical Assembly & Test Engineer (Onsite) – Plano, TX

Prattwhitney; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX's Optics Consolidated Manufacturing Center in Richardson, TX seeks a process engineer to support optical assemblies from design to sustainment. You will review drawings, develop processes, document procedures, and help meet cost, schedule, and quality goals.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, mentoring, and issue resolution within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The position requires a STEM bachelor's degree and up to 2 years of experience, with strong ability to interpret

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM and less than 2 years of experience.
• Experience interpreting engineering prints to determine requirements.
• Experience with RCCAs and FRBs.
• Able to modify/extend working hours in response to business needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide process engineering support for optical assemblies, including producibility review, process development, documentation, tooling design, troubleshooting, and metrology support.
• Plan the process/sequence for new and existing assemblies to meet requirements, costs, schedule, and quality while enabling operator effectiveness.
• Review specifications, procedures, and related documents to ensure compliance.
• Assist in bid/proposal activities by estimating hours for assembly tasks.
• Analyze manufacturing data and implement process improvements.
• Determine equipment needed to meet design/test requirements.
• Mentor/train assembly personnel.
• Analyze product failures to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Role is on-site in Richardson, TX; may require extended hours as needed.

Skills

Engineering prints interpretation

Process improvement

Flexibility with working hours

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Interferometer

CMM

Laser alignment stations

Autocollimators

Job description

RTX's Optics Consolidated Manufacturing Center in Richardson, TX seeks a process engineer to support optical assemblies from design to sustainment. You will review drawings, develop processes, document procedures, and help meet cost, schedule, and quality goals.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, mentoring, and issue resolution within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The position requires a STEM bachelor's degree and up to 2 years of experience, with strong ability to interpret