Principal Process Engineer, CVI (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-04-14

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-CARLSBAD-582 ~ 2752 Loker Ave W ~ LOKER

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do:

• Develop and manage processes for Chemical Vapor Infiltration (CVI) and Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) to produce ceramic matrix composites.  

• Work closely with manufacturing and engineering integrated teams to develop new processes and implement new designs into production and to eliminate quality turn backs, escapes, and reduce overall product costs. 

• Play an active role in the Integrated Product Team process for CMC turbine components 

• Provide focused & effective leadership in eliminating EH&S/Ergonomics/Human Factors risks and addressing quality issues as processes transition into production. 

• Create and implement strategies for automation to improve quality and minimize process cost 

• Identify & implement shop floor process optimization, control methods, and work instructions (including specifications, engineering changes, QAD/process control, and tooling definition/requirements.) 

• Lead the strategy for comprehensive data collection and analysis from this process that will support robust process development and understanding as part of the digital thread for CMCs. This includes establishing methods for data collection, data analysis and data visualization to enable statistical process control (SPC) 

• Establish metrics for the process including yield, cost, cycle time, capacity, safety, delivery etc. Monitor outcomes to identify and implement improvement opportunities 

• Lead the advancement of CVI Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) and support hardware production for Technology Readiness Level (TRL) demonstration 

• Conduct root cause investigations as required and implement corrective actions 

• Training of engineers and technicians 

• Monitor and improve OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) through implementation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) practices 

• Identify, investigate and implement new technology to address business goals 

• Support a 24/7 operation as required 

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Materials, or Chemical Engineering or other related engineering disciplines with 8+ years of experience in process, manufacturing, or equipment engineering, or 5+ years with an advanced degree in a manufacturing or production environment.

• Strong data analysis skills by evaluating test experiment results to identify correlations between various recipes and their outcomes, enabling data-driven insights and optimization of processes.

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Familiarity with CVI and/or CVD film coating processes, mechanical systems, vacuum systems, gas handling, or thermal equipment is highly desirable.

• Strong experience with CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) for mechanical design and familiarity with manufacturing processes.

• Strong analytical mindset, mechanical troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication, project management, and technical writing abilities.

What We Offer:

• Benefits

• Relocation Package

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