Grind Process Manufacturing Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-06-24

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-PA-MIDDLETOWN-181 ~ 181 Fulling Mill Rd ~ FULLING MILL

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's 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.

We have a great opportunity for a talented Manufacturing Engineer to be based in Amercon (Middletown, PA). The Pratt & Whitney Hot Section Module Center Manufacturing Engineering Organization is seeking a highly motivated individual to support Hot Section Module Center South as a Turbine Grind  Process Manufacturing Engineer.

What You Will Do:

• Technologies with this Process engineer role include Creep Feed Grinding, Wire EDM, Sinker EDM, Robotic deburr, CMM and manual gage inspection .
• Process Manufacturing Engineer's responsibilities include:
• PFMEA and Control Plan creation
• Develop process for new product introductions and development parts and collaborate with design engineering and IPT
• Track, compile, and analyze data to understand process capability for decision making and generating projects
• Implementation of new capital equipment from specification and ordering through delivery, installation and release to production.
• First Article Inspection and control of manufacturing software
• Significant interaction with the hourly work force, tool designers, quality assurance, Integrated Product Teams, systems designers, Information Systems, and program assembly partners are typical of the position.
• Identify & implement shop floor process optimization & control methods to eliminate/prevent QCPC turn backs /escapes and reduce overall assembly costs
• Help create and maintain shop floor work instructions (including specifications, engineering changes, QAD/process control, and tooling definition/requirements.)
• Provide focused & effective leadership in eliminating EH&S/Ergonomics/Human Factors risks and addressing quality issues.
• Participate in CORE/ lean manufacturing initiatives

Qualifications You Must Have:

• A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
• Experience in GD&T, blueprint reading
• Siemens NX – Drafting, modeling, CAM
• NC Programming
• Statistical Process Control
• Technical writing, communications skills
• J/C Export Control Knowledge

Qualifications We Value:

• You hold a degree in: Mechanical ,Aeronautical, Metallurgical Engineering or  Material Science
• Strong Project Management skills
• Lean Manufacturing, ACE, CORE, Six Sigma, Red X, RCCA, problem solving, process control methodologies
• Process knowledge NDT inspection techniques (FPI, X-ray).
• General knowledge of NC machines, spindles, axis, drives, scales (FANUC or Siemens)

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors wh