Sr Manufacturing Engineer - 4th Shift

Prattwhitney; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

Prattwhitney is looking for an Operations Engineer to provide support in the Circuit Card Manufacturing Factory located in Andover, MA. This role includes responsibilities such as programming assemblies, supporting production operators, and participating in process improvement initiatives. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in STEM with a minimum of 5 years relevant manufacturing experience.

The position offers a competitive salary range of USD 86,800 to 165,200 and a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and flexible work schedules.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience; at least 3 years in manufacturing.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. government issued security clearance.
• Experience supporting circuit card assembly production.

Responsibilities

• Support the Factory’s Common Process Areas.
• Lead root-cause and corrective action investigations.
• Create and validate AOI programs.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing principles

ANSI J-STD-001 Class3

Process documentation

Computer and machine programming

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

Nordson AOI

Parmi AOI

Onyx29

Job description

Position Overview

Provide Operations Engineering support to the Circuit Card Manufacturing Factory located in Andover, MA.

This is a 4th-shift position with a shift premium of 8%. Typical schedule is Friday to Sunday (12 hour shift) plus 4 hours during the week.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Factory’s Common Process Areas.
• Programming and profiling assemblies for various equipment used in manufacturing circuit card assemblies.
• Support operators through the process.
• Process improvement, cycle time reduction, defect prevention, and operations support.
• Lead root‑cause and corrective action investigations.
• Create manufacturing data packages (Process Sheets) based on Technical Data Sheets.
• Oversee reflow profile creation and validations using risk‑management techniques.
• Create and validate AOI programs.
• Translate engineering design or equipment requirements into process documentation.
• Computer and machine programming for rework, detection, and inspection.
• Assist in detection and dispositioning of discrepant hardware.
• Participate in process improvement and cost-reduction initiatives using Lean Manufacturing methodology.
• Manufacturing process support for operators, materials, and equipment.
• Conduct safety and ergonomic assessments.
• Interact with peers and senior personnel on technical subjects requiring coordination between organizations and/or suppliers.
• Participate and provide meaningful shift hand‑offs with adjacent shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM).
• Minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience; at least 3 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Knowledge and experience with ANSI J‑STD‑001 Class3.
• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Experience supporting circuit card assembly production floor (process or quality focus).
• Experience with Surface‑Mount, Auto‑Insert, Wave Solder, Depanelizing, Advanced Rework, Assembly, Conformal Coating, and Inspection.
• Experience with equipment: Nordson AOI, Parmi AOI, Onyx29.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: USD86,800 – 165,200.

Benefits may 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. Eligibility for incentive compensation programs and collective‑bargaining benefits depends on the business unit and position; these are not guaranteed.

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 Section503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.