Staff Technician - MQE 1st Shift

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems, revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years.

About the role

The Manufacturing Engineering organization within the Asheville site is seeking a motivated Manufacturing Quality Engineer (MQE) to help with FAI development and Continuous Improvement activities on assigned hardware.

Responsibilities

• Work with Cell Leaders, Cell Members, Quality, and Engineering staff to assure manufacturing compliance respective to the use of all existing manufacturing/process equipment, gages, and fixtures.
• Assist in the development and construction of manufacturing cells.
• Review tooling requirements and aid in tool designs.
• Order specially designed cutting tools and other operating supplies needed to support designed manufacturing processes.
• Create and maintain standard work.
• Improve current manufacturing processes to reduce costs and increase reliability and control of these operations.
• Gather all necessary data respective to non-conformances and provide relentless root cause and positive corrective actions.
• Lead FAI development and new Process Tryout on the Shop Floor.
• Be the first point of contact on assigned parts and manufacturing processes.
• Organize and Lead Continuous Improvement activities on assigned hardware.
• Drive actions to closure.
• Track Product Quality/Cost and identify improvements where opportunities exist.
• Provide technical help and support to all Operations personnel as required and on a timely basis.

Requirements

• AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of Aerospace Industry and experience in turbine engine parts manufacturing.
• Ability to work in a team problem-solving environment either as an organizer or participant.
• Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, and ability to multi-task.
• Computer knowledge; proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to execute and troubleshoot tasks with minimal supervision.
• Thorough knowledge of in-house manufacturing and NDT processes.

Benefits

• 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 (eligibility dependent on role level and collective-bargaining agreement).

Pay

The salary range for this role is $60,000 – $114,000 USD. The 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, responsibilities, work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Schedule

Compressed 4x10 schedule (four 10-hour days). This is an onsite, full-time position.