Manufacturing Engineer, Robotics - Special Process (Onsite)

RTX•Middletown, CT

1d•$68,900 - $131,100•Onsite

About The Position

Pratt & Whitney’s Compression Systems Manufacturing Center (CSMC) in Middletown, Connecticut is seeking a Special Process Manufacturing Engineer. CSMC manufactures complex rotating jet engine parts for military and commercial applications, including the F135, F100, Geared Turbofan, and PW4000 engines. With specific process ownership, the Manufacturing Engineer provides direct robotic troubleshooting support to the manufacturing shop floor and drives improvements across assigned processes. The role programs robots for special processes, including surface treatment using robotic arms and tools for shot peening, brush deburring, and media finishing. The position works with product and tool designers, quality assurance, systems designers, and other stakeholders to improve manufacturing process capability, quality, and first-pass yield. The role is classified as onsite. U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program or contract. No security clearance is required. The salary range is $68,900–$131,100 USD. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits and incentive compensation, subject to business-unit, position-level, and collective-bargaining considerations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing engineering, or a similar field and at least 2 years of related experience; alternatively, a master’s degree and at least 1 year of experience in an aerospace, manufacturing, or related environment.
Experience or education in robot programming and troubleshooting, including Fanuc, ABB, or Motoman systems.
Experience managing multiple competing priorities simultaneously.
Experience reading and interpreting complex blueprints.
Understanding of manufacturing processes.
Familiarity with a shop environment.
Demonstrated proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma project leadership, management, or coaching experience.
Experience with project management tools such as MS Projects.
Previous experience with Pratt & Whitney software tools such as Solumina and SAP.
Experience with UG/NX and Team Center software suites.
Experience using Minitab and other statistical software for analysis.
Previous experience working with rotating gas turbine parts.

Responsibilities

Provide direct robotic troubleshooting support to the manufacturing shop floor and drive improvement across assigned manufacturing processes.
Program and troubleshoot robots used for special processes, including programming robot paths from 3D models.
Support robotic surface treatment processes such as shot peening, brush deburring, and media finishing.
Identify and implement process optimization and process control methods to eliminate quality turnbacks or escapes and reduce product costs.
Work with product designers, tool designers, quality assurance, systems designers, and other stakeholders to improve first-pass yield.
Perform root-cause analysis and corrective actions for non-conforming products using statistical analysis tools and other methods as needed.
Drive manufacturing process optimization using Manufacturing Readiness Level tools such as Process Control Plans and PFMEA.
Document problem statements, observations, conclusions, calculations, and recommendations.
Support the project pipeline process by selecting, prioritizing, and scoping projects to business objectives and coordinating with continuous-improvement activities and CORE initiatives.
Schedule and facilitate periodic project reviews, ensure validation, and use scorecards and metrics to track progress.
Lead significant projects to improve manufacturing process capability and quality performance across assigned processes.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
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
Holidays
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage