Principal Paint and Plating Engineer

Principal Paint and Plating Engineer

The Process Development and Efficiency section of the Materials and Process Engineering Department is seeking an individual with technical expertise in Corrosion, Paint, Plating, and Metal Finishing to support all phases of product design and production for military and defense applications. The applicant should have a solid understanding in design for corrosion prevention and manufacturability, process selection and optimization, assessing supplier capability, failure analysis and report writing, developing painting procedures for different base materials and surface treatments, establishing inspection processes/criteria, training operators and inspectors, and experience in supplier manufacturing processes.

A qualified candidate should have technical knowledge and experience developing, working with, and approving paint, coatings, and surface finishing for in-house (make) capabilities as well as at Supplier (buy) partners.

This position will require travel for up to 50% of the time (domestic and international).

• Typically requires A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
• Experience in painting, coatings, plating, and surface finishing (i.e. procedure development and testing, operator/inspector training, fabrication problem solving and inspection)
• Experience in metallurgy, and/or galvanic corrosion, and/or protective corrosion coatings

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Chemical Engineering
• Experience as a technical liaison between engineering, manufacturing, and quality organizations
• Experience in interpreting engineering drawings, defense specifications and other technical material and then translating into practical procedural instructions.
• Hands-on painting experience of either commercial or military hardware.
• Working knowledge of Military and Commercial Paint and Plating, or Surface Finishing Specifications
• Working knowledge of European (ISO) Painting and Plating Specifications
• Must be self-motivated and possess good communication skills.
• Desire and ability to work as a team member is essential.
• Must be adaptable and willing to work in all project phases from design concepts through manufacturing.
• Practical knowledge of metal processing operations and surface treatments.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills with the ability to identify root cause and implement appropriate corrective/preventative actions in a manufacturing environment.
• Experienced in developing finishing processes for aluminum, structural carbon steel, stainless steel, titanium, and nickel alloys.
• Knowledge of Design of Experiments, Six Sigma and statistical techniques.
• Experienced in auditing coating processes and working with suppliers.
• Proven mentoring and teamwork skills.
• Conversation skills in foreign languages are a plus.

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value:
  Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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. 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.

This role is a U.S.

-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual…