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| Credentials | Bachelor's in Mechanical, Metallurgical, or Materials Engineering; certifications like ASME | Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering; often similar certifications |
| Work Environment | Manufacturing plants, forging facilities, metalworking environments | Design offices, manufacturing plants, various industries |
| Industry Usage | Heavy industry, aerospace, automotive, metal forging | Broad industry, including manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, energy |
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Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 14 days ago
Pratt & Whitney rating
8.6
Based on 149 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
17th of 60 rated aerospace companies
Job description
Date Posted:
2026-05-28Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-GA-MIDLAND-MPC ~ 8801/8987 Macon Rd ~ BLDG MPCPosition Role Type:
OnsiteU.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 RequiredSecurity Clearance Status:
Not RequiredPratt & 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 tightknit 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:
Columbus Forge, a recognized leader in producing disks for the aerospace propulsion market, is in search of a Forge Process Manufacturing Engineer to support the organization. The Forge Process Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for all aspects of part maturation from raw material to end use. This role is specifically for New Part Introduction.
Responsible for development of disk hardware through Forge and Heat Treat processes; perform finite element analysis to define forging, heat treating, and tooling shapes utilizing DEFORM software; create engineering drawings for raw material, laboratory testing sample locations, and forge tooling
Analyze survey data to ensure parts meet required mechanical properties; follow parts through gated development process phases from product definition to delivery; be responsible for all aspects of part maturation from raw material to end use.
Develop and implement plans that are in line with the business strategy to further our world class technology portfolio
Provide operational engineering support to develop technologies and processes which support the growth curve and cost reduction targets
Leverage manufacturing innovations to improve cost, delivery, and quality of aerospace disk forgings; assist with problem solving during manufacturing related investigation
Own relentless RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Action) for correcting non-conformance in the part families; perform DIVEs (Define, Investigate, Verify, Ensure); implement and monitor corrective actions; monitor and report on the health of a part family; monitoring the non-conformances and how the part ‘runs’ compared to ‘standard’ times
Lead the CORE (Customer Oriented Results and Excellence) journey to continuously improve the quality and exceed customer’s expectations; develop disk process using statistical methods that meet or exceed the business objective for process control.
Periodic travel (<10%)
Qualifications You Must Have:
Bachelor's Degree in engineering and 5 or more years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing, materials, quality or similar environment OR a Master's degree and 3 or more years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing, materials, quality or similar environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products
Experience managing multiple projects with competing priorities in a constantly fluctuating work environment
Qualifications We Prefer:
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Material Science
Understanding of continuous improvement tools such as Six Sigma and LEAN concepts
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 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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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 covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
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Pratt & Whitney has a long history of leadership and innovation in the field of aviation propulsion. Our story begins in the 1920s and has flourished throughout the decades. We have continuously transformed and reinvented our businesses to offer superior products and services to our customers. In 1925, the Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Company was founded by Frederick B. Rentschler, pioneer of the air-cooled radial engine design which enabled unprecedented power-to-weight ratio. Its first engine, the R-1340 Wasp engine, transformed military and commercial aviation and is still in use today. In 1928, the Canadian division of the Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Company was established. In 1944, Pratt & Whitney began its gas turbine and jet propulsion initiative. The company constructed a wind tunnel, laboratory and engineering center to support our allies’ efforts in World War II. In 1945, wartime production included more than 300,000 Pratt & Whitney engines, touted by service members as extremely dependable – a legacy that continues today. From there, Pratt & Whitney continued to design and innovate more powerful, agile, and reliable engines becoming a leader in the aerospace industry. Today, Pratt & Whitney has more than 85,000 engines in service and more than 16,000 customers worldwide.
Industry
Engineering professional services
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
East Hartford, CT, US
Year founded
1925