Manufacturing Process Engineer - Coatings

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Asheville, NC | Role:
Process Engineer (Onsite)

• Define, optimize, and sustain manufacturing processes to support safe, high‑quality, and efficient production.
• Lead process qualifications, documentation updates, and data‑driven improvements.
• Provide technical expertise to resolve production issues, ensuring short‑term stability and long‑term process robustness.
• Offer technical support to production to maintain stable and efficient part flow and lead or support resolution of production issues when engineering expertise is required.
• Troubleshoot process interruptions and collaborate with operators, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to restore normal operation and prevent recurrence.
• Lead or support root‑cause investigations for process issues, yield losses, or nonconformances using structured problem‑solving methods.
• Implement and verify corrective and preventive actions to ensure long‑term process robustness.
• Lead or support PPAP activities including FMEA development and updates, control plan alignment, and First Article Inspections (FAIs).
• Lead or support process development, part & machine qualifications, engineering changes, and validation activities, including trial planning, data collection, capability analysis, and documentation.
• Identify and execute continuous improvement opportunities to reduce downtime, improve yield and throughput, and increase process capability and repeatability.
• Maintain and update process documentation including work instructions, standard work, control plans, PFMEA inputs, process flows, and engineering standards.
• Monitor key process metrics and use data‑driven analysis to identify trends, risks, or improvement opportunities.
• Partner with operations and training teams to develop and deliver training on process standards, changes, and troubleshooting methods.
• Support safety and compliance by ensuring processes meet all internal, customer, and regulatory requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Technology, or a related field plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Ability to collect and analyze production or quality data to support problem solving and process improvements.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting production environments and working directly with operators and cross‑functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot manufacturing process issues and equipment disruptions.

• Aerospace industry experience.
• Hands‑on experience in a manufacturing coatings environment.
• Experience with equipment qualifications and process trials.

USD 68,900 – 131,100 per year (based on experience).

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules and employee assistance program.
• Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Potential for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs.

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.