Machining Process Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•Middletown, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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 Provide support to manufacturing operations and drive process improvement to improve the company’s quality and delivery signature utilizing quality metrics. The Process Engineer will be responsible for Conventional Machining Process across the value stream. Primary responsible processes will include Turning and Milling. Additional processes may include but are not limited to Grinding, Shaping and Broaching. The scope of this role will include PW internal shop and may also include supply chain support components.

Requirements

B.S. in Engineering and minimum 5 years’ direct experience in Manufacturing or 8 years minimum of direct relevant experience in place of degree.
U.S. Citizenship is required due to government contracts
Demonstrated technical proficiency in complex manufacturing projects
Experience managing multiple competing priorities simultaneously
Experience reading and interpreting drawings and industry specifications

Nice To Haves

Experience in Conventional Machining Processes
Experience in Rotating parts Manufacturing
Six Sigma project leadership/management/coaching experience preferred
ACE/CORE/ 6 Sigma Practitioner/Professional certification
Strong understanding of other continuous improvement skills: DFSS, Red-X, Lean, etc.
Excellent knowledge of MS office computer software including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Able to use Minitab and other statistical software.

Responsibilities

With specific process ownership, this role will provide direct support to the manufacturing shop floor and drive multiple manufacturing process improvements across specific process steps that spans the full value stream of the parts.
Identify & implement process optimization & control methods to eliminate/prevent quality turn backs /escapes and reduce overall product costs.
As a key member of the Integrated Product Team (IPT), significant interaction with product designers, tool designers, quality assurance, systems designers, and other stakeholders is required
Perform Root cause analysis and corrective actions on non-conforming product for responsible processes using statistical analysis tools and other methods as necessary.
Drive targeted manufacturing process optimization activities through MRL tools such as Value Stream Mapping and Process Flow Diagram, PFMEA, Control Plans, Measurement Systems Analysis, Yield & Cost curves and Qualification plan.
The discipline and follow-through to fully document problem statements, observations, conclusions, calculations and recommendations.
Support the project pipeline process to select, prioritize and scope projects to business objectives, integrated with other continuous improvement activities and ACE/CORE initiatives.
Schedule and facilitate periodic project reviews and ensure validation.
Use effective scorecards and metrics to ensure progress.
Lead significant projects critical to improve manufacturing process capability & quality performance
Represent the organization in various forums.
Develop standard work, procedures, and integrate industry-standard best practices.

Benefits

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.

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