Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Coatings

Prattwhitney; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Senior Strategic Coatings Manufacturing Engineer to develop and qualify new processes across HSMC sites in Asheville, NC, East Hartford, CT, and Middletown, NY. You will lead cross-site manufacturing readiness, define future process needs, and drive cost reductions through data-driven improvements.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering/Operations with 8+ years of experience (or an advanced degree with 5+ years), and 3-5 years in operations or manufacturing engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations or related field with 8+ years of experience, or an advanced degree with 5+ years.
• 3-5 years of experience in operations, manufacturing engineering or similar.
• U.S. citizenship required to access information under this program/contract.

Responsibilities

• Define future process needs to maximize yield and minimize cost, including equipment and tooling.
• Test new equipment designs at factory and site acceptance.
• Develop production processes, work instructions, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Lead standardized engineering practices, processes, tools, and methods.
• Manage Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) for new processes to meet program needs.
• Support NPI implementation to meet customer and financial requirements.
• Drive product cost reduction through data-driven improvements and new technologies.

Skills

Project management

Six Sigma

Aerospace industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

EB-PVD

Job description

Senior Strategic Coatings Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Asheville, NC; East Hartford, CT; Middletown, NY

What You Will Do

The Senior Strategic Coatings Manufacturing Engineer will develop and qualify new processes to meet or exceed delivery and quality targets, and assist in manufacturing readiness for these processes at HSMC sites in Asheville, NC, East Hartford, CT, and Middletown, NY. The candidate will work across the module center by demonstrating technical project management, interpersonal and team skills, as well as strong communication skills and the ability to multi-task and adapt to changing business requirements.

• Define future process needs to provide the highest yield and lowest cost to meet product definition, including equipment needs, tooling, and inspection for future state processes.
• Participate in testing at factory and site acceptance of new equipment designs.
• Develop production processes, work instructions, quality requirements, and regulatory requirements.
• Design and lead implementation of standardized engineering practices, processes, tools, and methods.
• Lead Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) of new process to align with program requirements.
• Support implementation and execution of NPI to meet customer and financial requirements.
• Drive product cost reduction and ensure targets are achieved through data-driven process improvements and deployment of new technologies.

Job Type

Onsite – employees will work primarily onsite on production and maintenance tasks. Commute to assigned site is personal responsibility.

Qualifications

You Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations or similar field and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in operations, manufacturing engineering or similar experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

We Prefer

• Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent.
• Prior work experience in the Aerospace Industry.
• Project management experience.
• Experience with Electron Beam Physical Vapor Deposition or Vapor Phase Aluminide.

Salary

USD 107,500 – 204,500.

Benefits

Eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and other benefits dependent on the business unit. Eligible for incentive compensation programs as applicable.

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.