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Process Engineer – CNC Machining
| Company | RTX |
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| Location | Carlsbad, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $112000 – $224000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 8+ years experience in Engineering or 5 + years with an advance degree
- US Citizenship is required
Responsibilities
- Developing and managing processes for machining ceramic matrix composites
- Working 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 of the machining process
- 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 initiative to advance the CMC 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
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience developing new processes and successful transition to production
- Experience operating CNC or manual machines to machine polymer, metal or ceramic matrix composites
- A working-knowledge of quality and process improvement tools such as Six Sigma and LEAN
- Basic proficiency in CAD or solid modeling software & ability to create CNC machine instructions (G-code)
- Working knowledge of tool design, fixture design and dimensional inspection approaches
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings including Geometrical Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Ability to independently create all fixtures, tools, programs required to machine a part including operating the machine
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships and exercise influence
- Ability to lead small teams to deliver outstanding results and overcome challenges
- Knowledge and effective practice of Environmental, Health and Safety requirements
- Knowledge and effective practice of aerospace quality practices like ISO9001 AS9100
