Senior Engineer - EDM / Laser (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Non‑Conventional Machining Engineer (EDM / Laser) for our Asheville, North Carolina facility. This onsite role focuses on owning technical activities across the manufacturing area, coordinating with tooling suppliers, and implementing new parts and processes.

The position requires a solid background in nonconventional machining, hands-on manufacturing capability, and strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with all management levels

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience with minimum 5 years relevant experience.
• Experience managing capital equipment projects.
• Experience managing new part and process implementations.
• Experience with nonconventional machining process development.
• Hands-on manufacturing know-how and advanced problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work and communicate with all levels of management, shop personnel and customers.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Own all technical aspects of the assigned manufacturing area; coordinate with machine tool builders on technical requirements.
• Collaborate with vendors on durable and perishable tool design; own the result.
• Write part-specific CNC programs when needed and support production implementation.
• Develop detailed work instructions for processes within the designated area.
• Participate in PPAP/MRL activities for the assigned area.
• Support lean manufacturing initiatives and improve cell layouts.
• Oversee new capital implementation and new part introduction.
• Create data visualizations and data reports.

Skills

Advanced problem solving

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Manufacturing know-how

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent

Master’s degree in engineering (advantage)

Tools

Minitab

Power BI

Ignition

Python

UG/NX

TeamCenter

Job description

Non‑Conventional Machining Engineer (EDM / Laser)

Location: Asheville, North Carolina, United States

Employment Type: Onsite

What You Will Do

• Own all technical aspects of the assigned manufacturing area. Coordinate with machine tool builders on technical requirements.
• Work with vendors on durable and perishable tool design. Own the result.
• Write part specific CNC programs when needed. Support production implementation.
• Develop detailed work instructions for processes within designated area.
• Participate in PPAP/MRL activities related to assigned manufacturing area.
• Participate in lean manufacturing initiatives and support improvements in cell layouts.
• New capital implementation.
• New part introduction.
• Create data visualizations and data reports.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering technical field or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or 3 with advanced degree in engineering technical field or.
• Experience managing capital equipment projects.
• Experience managing new part and process implementations.
• Experience with nonconventional machining process development.
• Hands on manufacturing know-how and advanced problem‑solving skills are a must for this position.
• Ability to work and effectively communicate with all levels of management, shop personnel and customers.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Value

• Cooling hole production experience
• 6+ years of experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Broad knowledge of the Aerospace Industry and experience in Turbine Engine parts manufacturing.
• Experience with Minitab, Power BI, Ignition & Python
• Experience leveraging generative AI assistants as a force multiplier
• 6 sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
• Experience in using UG/NX, and Team Center software suites

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Short‑term disability, long‑term disability and parental leave
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program (No waiting period!)
• Paid time off including: 3 weeks of vacation, 5 personal sick days, 3 unpaid days for unique situations at supervisor discretion, and 12 paid government holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.