Metrology Engineer

RTX•Asheville, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Pratt & Whitney Asheville Quality is seeking a Metrology Engineer with CMM programming experience to provide inspection solutions for the Module Center, which manufactures blades and vanes for commercial and military engine programs. The role develops and supports CMM programming, metrology solutions, and CMM system networking, with occasional work related to other Pratt & Whitney locations worldwide. The engineer will develop production-ready inspection solutions, including use of newer sensor technologies on complex geometries, and help integrate automated measurement and test equipment with highly automated manufacturing cells and information systems. The role supports product and process compliance, day-to-day Module Center deliverables, and improvements that advance quality goals. The position is onsite in Asheville, North Carolina, and may require occasional travel, especially to benchmark and work with other Pratt & Whitney sites, up to 10%. U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and at least 5 years of CMM programming experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience. Applicants with 9 or more years of related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Technical knowledge of CMM programming software, such as PC-DMIS, Camio, Modus, CMM Manager, or Zeiss Inspect.
Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
U.S. citizenship is required because of government contract requirements.
Must be comfortable working in a shop environment and presenting in technical meetings.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Quality, Manufacturing, or Engineering, with at least 3 years in the aerospace industry.
Experience with MODUS, PC-DMIS, and/or CALYPSO CMM language.
Experience with analysis software such as GOM, POLYWORKS, or GEOMAGIC.
Familiarity with software such as PYTHON, R-STUDIO, MINITAB, or NX.
Familiarity with REVO multi-sensor technologies.
Knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5 and calibration systems per ANSI Z540.3.
Knowledge of airfoil geometry.
Experience with measurement system evaluation, including gage R&R, methodology review, and correlation studies, in support of Manufacturing Readiness Levels, PPAP, and Process Control.

Responsibilities

Program CMMs and write analysis scripts for CMM and non-contact inspection devices, especially for closed-loop machining environments.
Occasionally take direct measurements of artifacts and parts in the Metrology Lab.
Develop production-ready solutions using newer sensor technology on complex geometries.
Provide CMM inspection solutions that ensure product and process compliance with quality systems and requirements.
Integrate automated measurement and test equipment with highly automated manufacturing cells and information systems.
Foster and maintain cooperative relationships with Module Center departments, including Quality and Manufacturing personnel.
Support day-to-day Module Center deliverables and initiatives related to CMM inspection.
Drive product and process improvements that help meet Module Center quality metric goals.
Occasionally travel to benchmark and work with other Pratt & Whitney sites, up to 10%.

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
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage; payments are not guaranteed.