New Process & Technology (NPT) Coatings Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

22h•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company with 185,000 employees, individuals are united by purpose to solve complex global problems. With three market-leading businesses, world-class operations, and investments in research and development, RTX offers unique capabilities and opportunities. Pratt & Whitney, a world leader in aircraft engine design, manufacture, and service for over 100 years, is part of RTX. Hot Section OpX is seeking a New Process & Technology (NPT) Coatings Engineer to lead high-visibility projects related to critical business needs, new part designs, and HSE performance demands. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, collaborating with the technical manufacturing team, Materials and Process Engineering, and Hot Section Engineering to ensure efficient project execution. The Coatings Engineer will be responsible for various tasks across all HSMC Coating Sites, including leading Critical Minerals Coating projects, deploying new material coatings developed by MPE into production, championing cross-site alignment and best practices, driving automation initiatives for cost reduction and throughput improvement, developing improved or new process capabilities for new programs, and mentoring other Manufacturing Engineers in the Coatings Discipline. The primary location can be East Hartford CT, Middletown NY, or Asheville NC, with up to 25% travel required.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or other related Bachelors’ degree
8+ years aerospace manufacturing experience
5+ years experience with advanced degree
Experience and knowledge of manufacturing processes

Nice To Haves

Experience working in Production environment, Coatings knowledge or experience is preferred
Project management experience/certification or advanced business degree
New technology and process development experience and successful transition to production
Manufacturing Readiness Level experience
A working-knowledge of quality and process improvement tools such as Six Sigma and LEAN
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings including Geometrical Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
Ability to independently create all fixtures, tools, programs required to manufacture a part including operating the machine
Well organized
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships and exercise influence
Ability to lead small teams to deliver outstanding results and overcome challenges

Responsibilities

Business case generation for new projects ensuring proper on/off boarding of projects is aligned to business need and resources are allocated.
Proof of concept execution for new technologies and processes.
Process and technology development including part programming, tool and fixture design, and capital equipment specs
Process and technology testing and validation
Incorporation of new processes and technologies across mod center
Generate initial work instructions and SOPs for new process and technologies developed along with providing applicable training to end users
Work closely with the NPI team to establish and execute technology and process roadmaps aligned to engineering and program needs
Providing technical input and peer review to engineering designs and design changes.
Designing, controlling and improving the producibility of products through collaboration with a multi-disciplined team
Develop and implement detailed Project Plans, Test Plans, Resource Plans, and project documentation as specifically required for each project.
Hold and participate in regular business stakeholder meetings and update on project status to both internal management and customers.
Establish metrics for the process including yield, cost, cycle time, capacity, safety, delivery etc.
Monitor outcomes to identify and implement improvement opportunities
Identify, investigate and implement new technology to address business goals
Lead the initiative to advance the Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) and support hardware production for Technology Readiness Level (TRL) demonstration