Senior CMC Manufacturing Readiness Lead

globalhr; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Relocation Package

Job summary

RTX seeks a highly motivated Lead Engineer to drive Manufacturing Readiness Levels for Ceramic Matrix Composites across the organization, ensuring seamless transition from research to production for high-performance propulsion solutions.

You will coordinate SMEs, collaborate with design, process engineering, operations, quality and supply chain, and develop robust, scalable manufacturing processes while guiding risk and readiness milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing engineering or related roles or 5+ years with an advanced degree.
• Proven experience planning and executing MRL advancement to manage technology transitions from R&D to production.
• Familiarity with quality systems, process control methodologies, and root cause analysis tools (e.g., Six Sigma, PFMEA, etc.).
• U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Responsibilities

• Lead Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) planning, assessment, and execution for CMC technologies, driving manufacturing maturity from concept development through full-rate production
• Coordinate and integrate the work of CMC manufacturing subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure consistent technical alignment across internal teams and external partners
• Collaborate with design engineering, process engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain to develop robust, scalable, and stable manufacturing processes for CMC components
• Identify manufacturing maturity gaps and develop actionable plans to achieve target readiness levels aligned with program objectives
• Drive continuous improvement in yield, process capability, robustness, and cost efficiency while maintaining compliance with performance requirements and customer specifications
• Lead manufacturing risk identification, mitigation, and closure, including process, equipment, material, and supplier readiness risks
• Develop and validate process flows, PFMEAs, control plans, and production documentation required to support transition into production
• Conduct technical reviews focused on tooling, fixturing, equipment, material handling, and inspection readiness for new and evolving CMC technologies
• Support design-for-manufacturability (DFM) efforts by providing structured manufacturing input to product engineering teams
• Oversee prototype builds, pilot runs, and manufacturing trials to collect data, evaluate process capability, and confirm readiness milestones
• Collaborate closely with suppliers to assess manufacturing maturity, process controls, and adherence to CMC standards and specifications
• Support supplier qualification, audits, corrective action activities, and long-term supplier development for CMC material and component production
• Ensure all CMC processes comply with industry standards, customer requirements, and internal quality and engineering standard work systems
• Prepare and present readiness dashboards, status reports, and risk updates to program and engineering leadership
• Mentor engineers and cross-functional team members on MRL frameworks, CMC manufacturing processes, best practices, and advanced materials technologies

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

CMC

MRL

Six Sigma

PFMEA

Project Management

Cross-functional Leadership

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor’s in Manufacturing/Materials/Mechanical/Aerospace

Advanced degree preferred (Master’s or PhD)

Tools

PFMEA

Six Sigma

Minitab

Job description

RTX seeks a highly motivated Lead Engineer to drive Manufacturing Readiness Levels for Ceramic Matrix Composites across the organization, ensuring seamless transition from research to production for high-performance propulsion solutions.

You will coordinate SMEs, collaborate with design, process engineering, operations, quality and supply chain, and develop robust, scalable manufacturing processes while guiding risk and readiness milestones.