Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, 2nd Shift

Date Posted:

2025-08-04

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW714: Holt MI 1781 Holloway Drive , Holt, MI, 48842 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

What You Will Do:

Pratt & Whitney Auto Air has multiple sites across Lansing and Holt, MI. PWAA is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to assist in day-to-day operations, focused on lean values, automation, continuous improvement, and root cause corrective action. Typical duties include troubleshooting equipment, analyzing data, writing work instructions, and supporting investigation. PWAA strives to be best in class and a center of excellence in airfoils and composite bonding.

• Plans sequences of operations, estimates time required and writes process sheets and bill of materials
• Determines from part drawing and other engineering data manufacturing methods and processes necessary for the fabrication and assembly of complex products
• Investigates, establishes, and implements requirements for equipment, tooling, and material, including make or buy decisions and facility layout as required for new or revised products
• Investigates and troubleshoots manufacturing problems
• Provides technical support to operations
• Consult with design or projects engineering concerning the suitability or produce ability of complex molds, fixtures, or parts
• Provides strategic direction for systems, projects, and programs in area of expertise
• Contributes to the company and the industry by advancing the level of knowledge within that discipline
• Provides cross-functional guidance and expertise
• Must be able to learn specific analytical tools (FTIR, Ultrasonic Inspection, etc) and understand the scientific principles behind the techniques in order to understand and interpret the results
• This position is for Second Shift (2:00 PM to 10:00 PM)

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related degree and 5 years of experience; or an advanced Degree with 3 years of experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience in CAD software or similar experience
• Experience interpreting manufacturing drawings and blueprints
• SAP or Solumina experience
• Experience using design concepts or repair methodologies involving composites, metals, and aerospace hardware
• Understanding of composite or bonding Tool design
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, experience with Kaisen events or experience with a continuous improvement program (ACE, 6s, etc.). Participation in or trained in Design To Cost philosophy

What is my role type? In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment.

This role is:

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.

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX con