Date Posted:2026-07-16
Country:United States of America
Location:US-GA-MIDLAND-MPC ~ 8801/8987 Macon Rd ~ BLDG MPC
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
What You Will Do:We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join the Heat Treat Cell at the Columbus, GA Disk Forging facility. The
Heat Treat Manufacturing Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring the efficiency, quality, and reliability of heat treatment processes essential to aerospace component production. The Heat Treat Manufacturing Engineer emphasizes continuous improvement, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration to maintain the highest manufacturing standards.
- Develop and maintain heat treatment processes for aerospace disk forging, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications, customer requirements, and industry standards.
- Analyze production data and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce cycle times, and increase productivity within the heat treat cell.
- Collaborate with quality, operations, and design engineering teams to resolve manufacturing issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for process and quality-related issues.
- Support new product introductions (NPIs) by developing and validating heat treatment procedures, tooling, and equipment.
- Develop and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and training materials for operators and technicians.
- Interface with suppliers to ensure proper material specifications and address technical challenges related to heat treatment processes.
- Ensure compliance with all safety, health, and environmental regulations within the heat treat cell.
- Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to identify opportunities for process optimization and waste reduction.
- Participate in audits, inspections, and internal assessments to ensure adherence to quality management systems.
Qualifications You Must Have:- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field and 2 or more years of experience in an aerospace, engineering, manufacturing operations, materials, quality, process improvement/continuous improvement or related environment OR a Master's degree and at least 1 year of relevant experience
- Understanding of heat treatment methods, metallurgy, and material properties.
- Proficiency in CAD software, manufacturing simulation tools, and data analysis techniques.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated proficiency in communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
Qualifications We Prefer:- Experience in aerospace manufacturing or forging processes
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
- Hands-on experience with heat treatment equipment and controls
- Knowledge of aerospace industry standards and specifications (AMS, AS9100, etc.)
- Proficiency in statistical process control (SPC) and process capability analysis
Apply Now To Lear More!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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.
