Staff Technician - MQE 1st Shift

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About the role

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems. 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. This is a 1st shift, onsite position.

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, respective gages and fixtures.
• Assist in the development and construction of manufacturing cells.
• Review tooling requirements and aid in the 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.

Preferred 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 having the 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.

Schedule

1st shift: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Pay

The salary range for this role is $60,000 – $114,000 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

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and 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
• Eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (payments not guaranteed and dependent on individual, business unit, and company performance)