Manufacturing Engineer

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support process development, continuous improvement, and production execution for advanced aerospace components.

In this role you will own part families and drive improvements in key manufacturing processes, including plasma spray coating and laser hole drilling. You will partner closely with engineering, quality, operations, and program teams to enhance producibility, reduce risk, and ensure world‑class quality and cost performance.

• Provide part‑level ownership and drive manufacturing process improvements across operations such as plasma spray coating and laser hole drilling.
• Develop and maintain shop floor work instructions, including specifications, engineering changes, process controls, and tooling requirements.
• Advance Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) elements by identifying risks, implementing mitigation plans, and supporting quality performance.
• Collaborate with product engineering, tooling, quality, systems engineering, and other key stakeholders to ensure robust manufacturability.
• Support senior leadership with project pipeline activities including selection, prioritization, scoping, and alignment with business and continuous improvement objectives.
• Lead major projects tied to strategic in sourcing and operational execution.
• Provide effective leadership in eliminating EH&S, ergonomics, and human‑factor risks, while resolving quality issues.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field and 2+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels.
• Familiarity with conventional and/or non‑conventional manufacturing processes.
• Interest in developing expertise in plasma spray and laser drilling technologies.
• Strong analytical and data‑driven problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• U.S. citizenship required due to government contract requirements.

• Proficiency in plasma spray processes (robot programming, tooling, surface preparation, masking, etc.).
• Active Secret Clearance.
• Experience with statistics, data analytics, Design of Experiments (DOE), and multivariate analysis.
• Proficiency with SAP and Solumina G7.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Short‑term disability, long‑term disability and parental leave
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program (No waiting period!)
• Paid time off including: 3 weeks of vacation, 5 personal sick days, 3 unpaid days for unique situations at supervisor discretion, and 12 paid government holidays

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.