Strategic Coatings Manufacturing Engineer

RTX•Asheville, NC

22h•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? The Senior Strategic Coatings Manufacturing Engineer will develop and qualify new processes to meet or exceed delivery and quality targets, and assist in manufacturing readiness for these processes at HSMC sites in Asheville NC, East Hartford CT, and Middletown NY. The candidate will work across the module center by demonstrating technical project management, interpersonal and team skills, as well as strong communication skills and the ability to multi-task and adapt to changing business requirements. Define future process needs to provide the highest yield and lowest cost to meet product definition. Including equipment needs, tooling, and inspection for future state processes Participate in testing at factory and site acceptance of new equipment designs Development of production processes, work instructions, quality requirements, and regulatory requirements Design and lead implementation of standardized engineering practices, processes, tools, and methods Lead Manufacturing Process in MRL (Manufacturing Readiness Level) of new process to align with program requirements Key member of the team to support implementation and execution of NPI to meet customer and financial requirements Pursue operational excellence as subject matter expert for next generation coating process; Drive product cost reduction and ensure targets are achieved through data driven process improvements and deployment of new technologies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations or similar degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
3-5 years of experience in operations, manufacturing engineering or similar experience
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma green belt or equivalent
Prior work experience in the Aerospace Industry
Project management experience
Electron Bean Physical Vapor Deposition or Vapor Phase Aluminide

Responsibilities

Develop and qualify new processes to meet or exceed delivery and quality targets
Assist in manufacturing readiness for these processes at HSMC sites in Asheville NC, East Hartford CT, and Middletown NY
Define future process needs to provide the highest yield and lowest cost to meet product definition. Including equipment needs, tooling, and inspection for future state processes
Participate in testing at factory and site acceptance of new equipment designs
Development of production processes, work instructions, quality requirements, and regulatory requirements
Design and lead implementation of standardized engineering practices, processes, tools, and methods
Lead Manufacturing Process in MRL (Manufacturing Readiness Level) of new process to align with program requirements
Key member of the team to support implementation and execution of NPI to meet customer and financial requirements
Pursue operational excellence as subject matter expert for next generation coating process
Drive product cost reduction and ensure targets are achieved through data driven process improvements and deployment of new technologies.