Metrology Engineer

RTX•Asheville, NC

1d•$86,800 - $165,200•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 provides expertise in CMM programming, metrology solutions, and CMM system networking. Occasional work for other Pratt & Whitney locations worldwide may be requested. The engineer develops production-ready inspection solutions, including use of newer sensor technology on complex geometries, and helps ensure product and process compliance with quality systems and requirements. The role also integrates automated measurement and test equipment with highly automated manufacturing cells and information systems, supports day-to-day Module Center deliverables, and drives product and process improvements toward quality metric goals. This is an onsite, U.S.-based role in Asheville, North Carolina. U.S. citizenship is required because the work involves government contracts. Occasional travel, particularly to benchmark and work with other Pratt & Whitney sites, may be required up to 10%.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, plus at least 5 years of CMM programming experience; alternatively, 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 due to government contracts.
Comfort working in a shop environment and presenting in technical meetings.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Quality, Manufacturing, and/or Engineering, with at least 3 years in the aerospace industry.
Aerospace industry experience.
Experience with a mix of MODUS, PC-DMIS, and/or CALYPSO CMM language; analysis software such as GOM, POLYWORKS, and/or GEOMAGIC; and other software such as PYTHON, R-STUDIO, MINITAB, or NX.
Familiarity with REVO multi-sensor technologies.
Knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5, calibration systems per ANSI Z540.3, and 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 in closed-loop machining environments.
Provide CMM installations, metrology solutions, and CMM-related system networking.
Occasionally perform 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 in accordance with quality systems and requirements to ensure product and process compliance.
Integrate automated measurement and test equipment with highly automated manufacturing cells and information systems.
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 to help meet Module Center quality metric goals.
Occasionally travel to other Pratt & Whitney sites, including for benchmarking and collaboration.