EDM / Laser Engineer - Senior
RTX•Asheville, NC
•$86,800 - $165,200•Onsite
About The Position
The Manufacturing Engineering organization at Pratt & Whitney’s Asheville site is seeking an experienced Process Manufacturing Engineer with Laser and/or Wire EDM experience to develop and drive continuous improvements in Cooling Hole Production. The engineer will own technical aspects of an assigned manufacturing area, support production implementation, and work with machine tool builders and vendors on equipment and tooling requirements. The role also supports capital implementation, new part introduction, process documentation, and manufacturing improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- A university degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of experience.
- Experience managing capital equipment projects.
- Experience managing new part and process implementations.
- Experience with nonconventional machining process development.
- Hands-on manufacturing know-how and advanced problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of management, shop personnel, and customers.
- U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Nice To Haves
- Cooling hole production experience.
- 6+ years of experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
- Broad knowledge of the aerospace industry and experience in turbine engine parts manufacturing.
- Experience with Minitab, Power BI, Ignition, and Python.
- Experience leveraging generative AI assistants as a force multiplier.
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
- Experience using UG/NX and Team Center software suites.
Responsibilities
- Own all technical aspects of the assigned manufacturing area.
- Coordinate with machine tool builders on technical requirements.
- Work with vendors on durable and perishable tool design and own the result.
- Write part-specific CNC programs when needed and support production implementation.
- Develop detailed work instructions for processes within the designated area.
- Participate in PPAP/MRL activities related to the assigned manufacturing area.
- Participate in lean manufacturing initiatives and support improvements in cell layouts.
- Implement new capital equipment.
- Support new part introduction.
- Create data visualizations and data reports.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
