Manufacturing Engineer, Robotics

About the Role

Pratt & Whitney, Compression Systems Manufacturing Center (CSMC) in Middletown, Connecticut is seeking a Special Process Manufacturing Engineer. CSMC makes complex rotating jet engine parts.

What You Will Do

• Provide direct robotic troubleshooting support to the manufacturing shop floor and drive improvement across specific manufacturing processes.
• Act as a robotic programmer for the special process group, which includes surface treatment using robotic arms & tools for shot peening, brush deburr, and media finish.
• Troubleshoot and program various robotic controlled special processes. Program from 3D model to robot path.
• Identify and implement process optimization and process control methods to eliminate quality issues and reduce overall product costs.
• Interact with product designers, tool designers, quality assurance, systems designers, and other stakeholders to improve first pass yield.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis and corrective actions on non-conforming products using statistical analysis tools.
• Drive targeted manufacturing process optimization activities using MRL tools such as Process Control Plans and PFMEA.
• Fully document problem statements, observations, conclusions, calculations, and recommendations.
• Support the project pipeline process to select, prioritize, and scope projects aligned with business objectives.
• Schedule and facilitate periodic project reviews and ensure validation using scorecards and metrics.
• Lead significant projects critical to improve manufacturing process capability and quality performance.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing engineering, or a similar field and 2 or more years of related experience OR a Master's degree and at least one year of experience in an aerospace, manufacturing, or related environment.
• Experience or education in robot programming and troubleshooting (Fanuc, ABB, Motoman).
• Experience managing multiple competing priorities simultaneously.
• Experience reading and interpreting complex blueprints.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Familiar with shop environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency of Microsoft Office suite.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Six Sigma project leadership/management/coaching experience.
• Experience in project management tools (MS Projects).
• Previous experience with PW software tools like Solumina, and SAP.
• Experience in using UG/NX, and Team Center software suites.
• Experience in using Minitab and other statistical software for analysis.
• Previous experience with working on Rotating Gas Turbine Parts.

Other Information

• Role Type: Onsite
• Location: US-CT-MIDDLETOWN
• Citizenship Requirement: U.S. citizenship is required.
• Security Clearance: None/Not Required
• Salary Range: 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD.
• The salary range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels and RTX considers factors such as role, experience, location, education, and key skills when extending an offer.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs.
• The application window is anticipated to close approximately 40 days from the date posted.