Reliability Engineer – Aerospace Facility (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package including medical/ded

Annual incentive program

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, a RTX company, seeks a Reliability Engineer to mature the asset reliability program for a large aerospace manufacturing facility in Asheville. You will refine the PM strategy, act as the technical point of contact for the IFM provider, and ensure reliability keeps production uninterrupted.

The role requires a mechanical/electrical/industrial background with hands-on facilities maintenance experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related STEM field is required.
• Minimum 5 years in industrial/manufacturing facilities maintenance and reliability, or 3+ years with advanced degree.
• Demonstrated experience building a maintenance reliability program from early state to mature system.
• Hands-on knowledge of HVAC, compressed air systems, and electrical distribution.
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident).

Responsibilities

• Refine PM task frequencies and failure mode logic within site criticality framework.
• Maintain and improve maintenance work standards across critical mechanical equipment.
• Track reliability KPIs and close data gaps for accurate reporting.
• Coordinate with IFM planning; coach planner on work order quality and parts staging.
• Conduct RCA and FMEA for significant or recurring equipment failures.
• Support regulatory/audit readiness (FAA, ISO, AS9100) and asset management practices.
• Identify critical spares and validate IFM's inventory levels against history.

Skills

Reliability focus

Facility maintenance

HVAC knowledge

Electrical distribution

PM/maintenance planning

Data/tracking metrics

IFM coordination

Root cause analysis

RCA/FMEA

Audit readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related STEM field

Advanced degree with 3+ years related experience

Tools

SAP PM

Job description

Pratt & Whitney, a RTX company, seeks a Reliability Engineer to mature the asset reliability program for a large aerospace manufacturing facility in Asheville. You will refine the PM strategy, act as the technical point of contact for the IFM provider, and ensure reliability keeps production uninterrupted.

The role requires a mechanical/electrical/industrial background with hands-on facilities maintenance experience.