2nd Shift Manufacturing Quality Engineer - Coatings

Date Posted: 2026-09-21 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. 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. What You Will Do: This role provides hands-on engineering support to production within the Vapor Phase Aluminide (VPA) Coating Cell, with the flexibility to support other coating processes within the Metallic Business Unit as needed.  This role focuses on rapid response to quality and process disruptions to maintain continuous part flow and driving data driven improvements to manufacturing processes. Respond rapidly to quality issues and work stoppages on the production floor Troubleshoot and resolve process interruptions to maintain continuous part flow and minimize downtime Provide real-time technical support to operators and operation leaders during production shifts Coordinate with quality, maintenance, EH&S, and engineering teams to rapidly contain and resolve manufacturing issues. Lead or support root cause investigations for production issues and yield losses. Support implementation and verification of corrective and preventive actions. Identify and implement process improvements to reduce downtime, improve yield, and enhance equipment utilization. Support process development, trials, and qualification activities for parts, processes, or equipment. Support documentation updates including work instructions, control plans, and engineering standards. Support training of operators on process standards and troubleshooting techniques. This is a 2nd shift role; schedule is Weekday evenings to Early morning hours. There is a shift premium associated with the compensation plan for working this shif t. Qualifications You Must Have: HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training), with 4 to 8 years' relevant experience. Hands-on experience supporting coating processes in a production setting is strongly preferred. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Ability to collect and analyze production or quality data to support problem solving and process improvements. Strong communication and collaboration skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Experience supporting production environments and working directly with operators and cross-functional teams. Demonstrated ability to trouble shoot manufacturing process issues and equipment disruptions. Qualifications We Prefer: Aerospace Industry experience Hands-on experience in a manufacturing coatings environment is strongly preferred. Experience with equipment qualifications and process trials. Learn More & Apply Now! 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. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility. 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 60,000 USD - 114,000 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