Sr Mechanical/Process Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•Carlsbad, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future. At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond? We are seeking a hands-on Process & Mechanical Design Engineer with a strong background in mechanical design and process engineering to support daily operations, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement within our CVI line. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with high-temperature processing equipment, contribute to design optimization, and gain deep expertise in advanced material technologies. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated engineer to combine mechanical and manufacturing expertise to enhance the production of cutting-edge materials for aerospace and defense applications. You’ll become part of a collaborative, cross-disciplinary team developing advanced materials through precision process and mechanical engineering. This is a rare chance to work on cutting-edge aerospace technologies, learn CVI processes from the ground up, and contribute to the innovation of advanced materials for next-generation aerospace and defense applications. Your work will have a direct impact on production success and technological advancement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Materials, or Chemical Engineering or other related engineering disciplines with 5+ years of experience in process, manufacturing, or equipment engineering, or 3+ years with an advanced degree in a manufacturing or production environment.
Strong data analysis skills by evaluating test experiment results to identify correlations between various recipes and their outcomes, enabling data-driven insights and optimization of processes.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with CVI and/or CVD film coating processes, mechanical systems, vacuum systems, gas handling, or thermal equipment is highly desirable.
Strong experience with CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) for mechanical design and familiarity with manufacturing processes.
Strong analytical mindset, mechanical troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication, project management, and technical writing abilities.

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical system design upgrades and failure mode investigations to address deviations and improve reliability.
Monitor and refine process parameters, equipment performance, and mechanical system reliability to drive consistency, throughput, and yield improvement.
Identify, analyze, and resolve process and equipment anomalies to ensure stable, high-quality output.
Oversee daily furnace operations, including job scheduling, process tracking, and prepare comprehensive job reports, run logs, SOPs and quality control documentations.
Partner with the Controls Engineer to implement and validate PID tuning, automation strategies, and process control improvements.
Plan and execute process experiments, design evaluations, and data-driven optimization studies.
Collaborate with manufacturing teams to design and deploy tooling, fixtures, and handling systems that improve process efficiency and repeatability.
Maintain strict adherence to safety protocols and promote a clean, well-organized lab and production environment.