Special Process Engineer; Onsite

What You Will Do

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically strong Special Process Engineer to support our engine center in Bridgeport, WV. This role will serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for critical special processes including heat treat, welding, cleaning, plasma coating, and shot peening, ensuring all processes meet customer, regulatory, and industry requirements.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and build a growing function within the organization. The ideal candidate thrives in an environment where processes are still being developed, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and is passionate about driving quality and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Provide technical oversight and governance for special processes across the facility, including heat treat, welding, cleaning, plasma coating, and peening operations
• Serve as the site Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned special processes and provide technical guidance to operations, quality, and engineering teams
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, aerospace standards, NADCAP requirements, and internal procedures
• Lead and support internal and external audits related to special processes
• Investigate process escapes, nonconformances, and root cause corrective actions to reduce defects and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)
• Develop, improve, and standardize systems, controls, and documentation to strengthen overall quality performance
• Partner cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, and leadership teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Support qualification, validation, and approval activities for special processes and suppliers
• Analyze process performance data and recommend improvements to capability, consistency, and compliance

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of quality engineering experience within aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or similar MRO environments, or an Advanced degree in an Engineering discipline and a minimum of 3 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience overseeing or supporting special processes in a regulated industry

• Hands-on experience with heat treat, welding, plasma coatings, cleaning, and/or shot peening processes
• Ability to interpret engineering specifications, technical standards, and process requirements
• Strong understanding of quality systems, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Familiarity with aerospace industry standards including ASTM, AMS, and NADCAP requirements
• Experience supporting Pratt & Whitney Canada (PWC) engine programs or engine MRO operations
• ASQ, Six Sigma, or related quality certifications are a plus

• Onsite:
  Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.

86,800 USD - 165,200 USD.

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. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.