WPB F135 Sustainment Process and Methods Engineering Manager (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; Florida; On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, part of RTX, is seeking a seasoned Process/Manufacturing Engineer to lead the WPB F135 PME team. You will develop and maintain detailed work instructions for disassembly, repair, assembly, and testing of engines and modules, while ensuring accurate data interpretation and timely work scope definitions.

You will drive standard work, root-cause investigations, and continuous improvements, coordinating with operations to provide timely technical assistance and leading

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 8+ years of process, assembly or manufacturing engineering experience with a bachelor’s degree or 5+ years with an Advanced degree in a related field.
• At least 1 year of managerial, supervisory or leadership experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Willingness to work 1st shift, overtime when needed, and respond to off-hours process questions as required by business needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the WPB F135 PME team in developing, maintaining, and improving work instructions for engine and module disassembly, repair, assembly, and testing.
• Oversee accurate technical data interpretation, timely workscope definitions, and approval of complex work control documents and dispositions.
• Drive and support standard work, configuration verification, root cause and corrective actions investigations, and continuous process improvements.
• Arrange effective shop support by ensuring the team provides timely technical assistance to operations.
• Manage performance reviews, overtime, timecards, and represent the team in high-level business discussions while onboarding and training the team.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

Project

PowerPoint

Visio

ERP systems

Job description

Date Posted:2026-10-23

Country:United States of America

Location:US-FL-JUPITER-MFG ~ 17900 Beeline Hwy ~ MFG BLDG

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

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. 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.

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do:

• Lead the WPB F135 PME team in developing, maintaining, and improving work instructions for engine and module disassembly, repair, assembly, and testing.
• Oversee as well as support accurate technical data interpretation, timely workscope definitions, and approval of complex work control documents and dispositions.
• Drive and support standard work, configuration verification, root cause and corrective actions investigations, and continuous process improvements.
• Arrange effective shop support by ensuring the team provides timely technical assistance to operations
• Manage performance reviews, overtime, timecards, and represent the team in high‑level business discussions while sustaining strong onboarding, training, and team cohesion.
• Drive solutions for significant production challenges to ensure quality and delivery objectives are met.

What You Will Learn:

• You will learn how to strengthen your leadership abilities by guiding and coaching a team of process engineers, setting priorities, providing effective feedback, and aligning cross‑functional stakeholders. You will develop stronger skills in removing roadblocks, communicating with clarity, and making balanced technical and production decisions while fostering a collaborative, high‑performance environment. You will also expand your technical expertise in gas‑turbine maintenance processes, standard work development, configuration verification, troubleshooting, and enterprise systems like SAP, gaining broader insight into F135 Aftermarket operations and EH&S best practices.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 8+ years of process, assembly or manufacturing engineering experience with a bachelor’s degree or 5+ years with an Advanced degree in a related field
• At least 1 year of managerial, supervisory or leadership experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Willingness to work 1st shift, work overtime when needed, and respond to off‑hours process questions as required by business needs.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline is preferred.
• Experience in an aftermarket engine facility
• Experience in process, assembly, or manufacturing engineering on gas‑turbine engines
• Prior leadership experience and the ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams with limited supervision.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documents.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint, and Visio, as well as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as SAP.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and comfortable working on the shop floor with wide range of personnel.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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 Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.