RTX Corporation is looking for a Principal Operations Engineer to join our Operational Excellence (OpX) organization for Pratt & Whitney. In this remote role, you will support the implementation of Multivariate Statistical Process Controls (MSPC) and automated Functional Assessments (FA). You will be responsible for identifying key process variables, creating controls, leading root cause investigations, and using data analytics to drive improvements in manufacturing operations.
What You'll Do
- Identify key variables representing process performance and create controls to alert process owners of changes in capability.
- Connect changes in component geometry to its functional performance via correlation and emulation of aerodynamic & structural physics responses.
- Lead root cause investigations addressing challenges with low First Pass Yield (FPY), high Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), and low throughput.
- Utilize advanced expertise in gathering & analyzing large datasets, deploy inductive & deductive investigative tools, and recommend solutions.
- Apply skills in operations optimization and data analytics to support Continuous Improvement, Waste Reduction (Lean), and general business performance.
- Responsible for project planning, collaborating with various engineering disciplines, and influencing management to implement solutions.
- Develop Multivariate Process Controls using both traditional SPC rules and custom methods.
- Relate Key Process Inputs to Process Outputs with tools like PFMEAs or Characteristics Matrices.
- Identify relationships between Part Geometry and Part Performance with Designed Experiments (DOE) and statistical modeling.
- Perform ad-hoc data analysis requests to support business improvement objectives.
- Collaborate with OpX process control teams at various module centers and with external suppliers to improve existing SPC business processes & standard work.
- Travel up to 25% to MOD Centers, Suppliers, and Onsite Events.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (manufacturing, mechanical, industrial, aerospace) or similar technical discipline and 8+ years of experience in a manufacturing operations or similar environment OR a Master's degree and 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing operations or similar environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office computer software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Proficiency in mathematical/statistical software such as Minitab, JMP, or MATLAB.
- Experience with databases/data warehouses and constructing queries.
- Experience leading root cause investigations, proposing corrective actions & technical solutions, and executing on the implementation of those actions.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Nice to Have
- Prior experience delivering presentations to management, senior managers and executives.
- Six Sigma Black Belt or Red-X Journeyman training & experience.
- Data analytics & statistical modeling skills with experience in Principal Component Analysis, Linear Regression, Partial Least Squares, and Gaussian Process Modeling.
- Database/data warehouse and query experience with Databricks, SQL, and Python preferred.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Minitab, JMP, or MATLAB
- Databases/data warehouses
- Databricks, SQL, Python
Team & Environment
You will be part of the Operational Excellence (OpX) organization.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation Range: $107,500 USD - $204,500 USD
- 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
- Holidays
- Eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs
Work Mode
This is a fully remote position based in the United States.
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.
