Engineer I: Associate Production Engineer

Date Posted: 2026-08-14 • Location: Oklahoma City, OK • Onsite role • U.S. citizenship required

About the role

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, you will play a central role in keeping Pratt & Whitney engines mission-ready by shaping the technical and production processes that drive the Heavy Maintenance Center (HMC). Your work ensures that inspection, disassembly, and assembly flow efficiently—directly supporting fleet readiness and the Air Force mission.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and clarify technical data so that production teams can resolve issues quickly and maintain efficient workflow.
• Investigate process breakdowns and lead root-cause analysis so that the HMC continuously improves reliability and throughput.
• Define clear, cost-effective workscopes that align with customer requirements and support predictable engine/module repair cycles.
• Leverage SAP, program databases, and Microsoft Office tools to keep technical instructions accurate and accessible.
• Strengthen a collaborative, cross-trained production culture by sharing knowledge and supporting team-driven improvement.
• Support HMC CORE objectives by participating in improvement events, committees, and training sessions.
• Champion EH&S standards through required training, committee participation, and operational audits.

Qualifications

You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date.

We Prefer

• Familiarity with precision measuring instruments.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.

Schedule

• 1st shift (0700–1600), 2nd shift (1500–2400), or weekend shifts on a rotational basis.

Pay

The salary range for this role is 57,200 USD - 108,800 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Benefits

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, vision, 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 and holidays.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (payments are not guaranteed and depend on individual, business unit, and company performance).