Product Manufacturing Engineer (Onsite)

RTX; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, is seeking a Product Manufacturing Engineer for Pratt & Whitney in Asheville, NC. You will own the sequence of operations for assigned parts, drive work instruction completion, and coordinate approval documentation.

You will organize PPAP/MRL development, track Product Quality/Cost, lead capital start-up for ramp schedules, and partner with Engineering and ME to resolve production issues while upholding safety and ethics standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Materials Science, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience.
• OR an Advanced Degree, with a minimum of 3 years’ related work expereince
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Responsibilities

• Own the sequence of operations for assigned parts and drive completion of work instructions.
• Organize and Lead PPAP/MRL development on assigned hardware; track Product Quality/Cost and identify improvements.
• Organize and Lead the capital start up in support of ramp schedules.
• Own the Integrate Master Schedule for assigned parts and manage communication with support groups and ME.
• Be the face of Manufacturing in discussions with Engineering on production related issues.
• Provide technical help to Suppliers of part details, durable/perishable tools and consumables.
• Lead with CORE, promote principles and contribute to achieving/maintaining goals as a team; ensure safety culture and EH&S compliance.
• Promote corporate code of ethical standards and company policies; maintain high level of collaboration.
• Perform any other duties deemed necessary by Management.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

MES2.0

Turbine airfoil

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Materials Science, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering or equivalent

Advanced Degree with 3+ years experience

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-09-21

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:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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.

What You Will Do:

• As Product Manufacturing Engineer, you will own the sequence of operations for assigned parts. Drive completion of work instructions. Assist in FAI development and coordinate necessary approval documentation.
• Organize and Lead PPAP/MRL development on assigned hardware. Drive actions to closure. Track Product Quality/Cost and identify improvements where opportunities exist.
• Organize and Lead the capital start up in support of ramp schedules.
• Own the Integrate Master Schedule for assigned parts and manage communication with support groups and ME
• Be the face of Manufacturing in discussions with Engineering on production related issues.
• Provide technical help to Suppliers of part details, durable/perishable tools and consumables.
• Lead with CORE, promote principles and contribute to achieving/maintaining goals as a team. Ensure World Class safety culture is maintained and respond to all EH&S requirements promptly.
• Promote corporate code of ethical standards and business practice and company policies. Provide a high level of communication and cooperation with team members.
• Perform any other duties deemed necessary by the Management Team.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Materials Science, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience.
• OR an Advanced Degree , with a minimum of 3 years’ related work expereince
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Value:

• Lean manufacturing training a plus.
• Six Sigma green or black belt training and/or lean manufacturing training a plus
• Knowledge of MES2.0.
• Experience in turbine airfoil manufacturing.
• Ability to work in a high energy, fast paced manufacturing environment with the ability to adapt to changing business conditions.
• Highly self-directed, able to learn quickly with a strong ability to drive and deliver results.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

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 attendselect 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. _

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.

• 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.

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. 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.

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.

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.