Senior Engineer - EDM / Laser (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-07-07

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-NC-ASHEVILLE-330 ~ 330 Pratt Whitney Blvd ~ PRATT WHITNEY

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.

The Manufacturing Engineering organization within the Asheville site is seeking an experienced Non-Conventional Machining Engineer (EDM / Laser) to help develop and drive continuous improvements in all aspects of the Cooling Hole Production .

What You Will Do:

• Own all technical aspects of the assigned manufacturing area. Coordinate with machine tool builders on technical requirements. 
• Work with vendors on durable and perishable tool design. Own the result. 
• Write part specific CNC programs when needed. Support production implementation. 
• Develop detailed work instructions for processes within designated area. 
• Participate in PPAP/MRL activities related to assigned manufacturing area. 
• Participate in lean manufacturing initiatives and support improvements in cell layouts. 
• New capital implementation 
• New part introduction  
• Create data visualizations and data reports  

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering technical field or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or 3 with advanced degree in engineering technical field or  
• Experience managing capital equipment projects 
• Experience managing new part and process implementations 
• Experience with nonconventional machining process development 
• Hands on manufacturing know-how and advanced problem-solving skills are a must for this position. 
• Ability to work and effectively communicate with all levels of management, shop personnel and customers. 
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. 

                                                                                                 

Qualifications We Value: 

• Cooling hole production experience  
• 6+ years of experience in a precision manufacturing environment. 
• Broad knowledge of the Aerospace Industry and experience in Turbine Engine parts manufacturing. 
• Experience with Minitab, Power BI, Ignition & Python  
• Experience leveraging generative AI assistants as a force multiplier 
• 6 sigma Green Belt or Black Belt  
• Experience in using UG/NX, and Team Center software suites 

What We Offer:

• 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

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.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to