Sr. Manufacturing Development Engineer

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Development Engineer in Tucson, Arizona, to lead manufacturing projects and improve processes across value streams. The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in STEM and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing Manufacturing Data Packages, providing technical support, and ensuring production readiness. The company offers a salary range of $86,800 to $165,200, alongside comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing production.
• Experience with manufacturing process development or improvement.
• Current DoD security clearance (secret).

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate manufacturing projects and improvements.
• Develop Manufacturing Data Packages (MDPs).
• Provide technical guidance and problem-solving to factory engineers.
• Design and control the producibility of products.

Skills

Manufacturing process development

Technical drawing interpretation

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Hands-on mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CREO/ProE

MRP systems

Job description

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. Our three market‑leading businesses, world‑class operations and investments in research and development, offer capabilities and opportunity you won’t find elsewhere. Together we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

What You Will Do

As a Sr. Manufacturing Development Engineer you’ll lead and coordinate projects and improvements across the extended value streams by providing technical manufacturing support to a program from the early development phases through transition to production. In this highly visible role you’ll leverage your technical knowledge of manufacturing capabilities, product technologies, factory requirements and business processes to establish and execute the manufacturing plan and influence technical program decisions to support the overall program value stream.

Typical Responsibilities

• Participation in manufacturing and test requirements development
• Design for manufacturing activities
• Manufacturing process development and factory capabilities analysis to ensure factory readiness and improve product producibility

Your Main Responsibilities

• Developing Manufacturing Data Packages (MDPs) including assembly instructions, workflow/routing, labor standards, tool and fixture designs
• Providing technical input and peer review to engineering designs and design changes
• Providing technical guidance and problem solving to factory engineers
• Applying manufacturing engineering skillsets across the extended value stream to resolve constraints and improve process and product designs

Other Responsibilities

• Serving as the manufacturing and pro‑ducibility authority within the program
• Recommending process and procedural changes to ensure that objectives in the areas of cost, efficiency, and quality are met
• Designing, controlling, and improving the pro‑ducibility of products through collaboration with a multidisciplinary team
• Identifying and resolving constraints across the program
• Participating in corrective action investigation

Qualifications

You Must Have

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years of relevant experience
• Experience working in manufacturing production
• Experience with manufacturing process development or improvement
• Ability to work on programs requiring special program access
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) clearance
• Current DoD security clearance (secret)

We Prefer

• Ability to identify, reduce and eliminate cost, quality and schedule constraints through technical engagements and an innovative mindset that drives continuous improvement and lean manufacturing
• Technical drawing interpretation, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and proficiency with CAD solid modeling tools (preference for CREO/ProE)
• Demonstrated hands‑on mechanical aptitude with the ability to work across disciplines in a team environment
• Experience with technical writing and interpreting and improving technical drawings and communicating technical information to different audiences
• Experience with MRP systems and Manufacturing Readiness Assessments
• Prefer Bachelor’s Degrees in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Electrical Engineering

What We Offer

• Salary range: 86,800 USD – 165,200 USD, depending on experience
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off and holidays
• Potential eligibility for annual short‑term and long‑term incentive compensation programs, depending on level and collective‑bargaining agreement status
• Employee assistance program and numerous professional development opportunities

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.

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