Sr. Manufacturing Engineer (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; South Carolina; On-site; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

RTX, a leading aerospace and defense company, seeks a senior manufacturing engineer to lead a production engineering team onsite at the Fairfield site. You will mentor engineers, troubleshoot complex processes, and drive improvements across safety, quality, and cost metrics.

Strong communication and MS Office skills are required for cross-functional collaboration. Qualification includes a university degree with 5+ years of related experience or an advanced degree with 3+ years, and U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree; 5+ years of relevant manufacturing experience, or an advanced degree with 3+ years.
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills; ability to influence at all levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide technical guidance to junior engineers on the manufacturing engineering team.
• Troubleshoot production problems with processes, tooling, or equipment in operation.
• Drive root cause corrective actions and implement process improvements.
• Support quality control plans and safety compliance actions.
• Develop and implement measurements to control production variables.
• Contribute to the design and arrangement of machines for efficient layouts.
• Manage high-value process improvement projects from justification to implementation and validation.

Education

University degree

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

At RTX, the world 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. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

What You Will Do

• Leading and providing technical guidance to junior engineers on the manufacturing engineering team in support of production Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost metrics.
• Troubleshoots and solves production problems with processes, tooling/fixtures, or equipment already in operation.
• May make recommendations concerning acquisition and use of new technological equipment and materials.
• Drive activities such as Root Cause Corrective Actions, and implement process improvements to prevent Safety or Quality issue reoccurrence.
• Support Quality Control plans and Safety compliance actions.
• May propose the sequence of operations and installations and support in specifying procedures for fabrication of tools and equipment and other processes which may include disassembly/assembly and repairs, to ensure efficiency and optimize product functional performance.
• Participates in the development of manufacturing processes for new product integration.
• Determine, develop and implement measurements throughout stages of production to determine control over applicable variables.
• Participates in the design and arrangement of machines within plant facilities to ensure more efficient and productive layout.
• Managing high dollar value Process Improvement projects from Engineering Justification to Equipment Specification, Vendor Selection, Planning/Scheduling, Purchasing, Updates, Acquisition, Implementation, Validation/IQOQPQ, and any other related tasks needed to successfully execute the project.
• Performing pre-production analysis on Process and Tooling/Equipment “readiness”.
• Performing various types of engineering analysis using various tools to adjust complex manufacturing processes to yield quality results.
• Recommending Design changes to Mechanical Engineering Team to enhance manufacturability of the products manufactured or assembled at the Fairfield site.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience US Citizenship or Permanent Residence required.
• Solid interpersonal skills - ability to communicate and influence at all levels within an organization
• Solid presentation skills - able to analyze, prepare, and deliver presentations to leadership
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

The salary range for this role is 95,500 USD - 181,700 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, 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. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.