Senior Engineer - EDM / Laser (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Maromas, Asheville (CT, NC); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking an experienced Non-Conventional Machining Engineer (EDM/Laser) to drive continuous improvements in the Cooling Hole Production at the Asheville site. You will own technical aspects of the manufacturing area, coordinate with tool builders, work with vendors on tool design, and develop CNC programs when needed.

Required are a engineering degree with 5+ years relevant experience (3+ years with advanced degree) and experience with nonconventional machining. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering technical field or equivalent experience with minimum 5 years of relevant experience, or 3 years with an advanced degree.
• 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 effectively 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.
• 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.

Skills

Nonconventional machining

Capital equipment mgmt

Process implementation

Manufacturing problem-solving

Management communication

U.S. citizenship required

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent

Advanced engineering degree

Tools

UG/NX

Teamcenter

Minitab

Power BI

Ignition

Python

Job description

Job Summary

Manufacturing Engineering organization within the Asheville site is seeking an experienced Non-Conventional Machining Engineer (EDM / Laser) to help develop and drive continuous improvements in all aspects of the Cooling Hole Production.

Responsibilities

• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering technical field or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years of relevant experience, or 3 years with an advanced degree in an engineering technical field.
• 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 effectively communicate with all levels of management, shop personnel and customers.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Compensation

Salary range: USD 86,800 – 165,200.

Benefits

• 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

EEO Statement

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.