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Pratt & Whitney · 12 hours ago

Sr Mechanical/Process Engineer (Onsite)

Carlsbad, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$96K/yr - $182K/yr

5+ years exp

Pratt & Whitney is a leading aerospace company focused on transforming the future of flight through innovative engine design and manufacturing. They are seeking a hands-on Sr Mechanical/Process Engineer to support operations, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement in their CVI line, contributing to the production of advanced materials for aerospace applications.

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical system design upgrades and failure mode investigations to address deviations and improve reliability

Monitor and refine process parameters, equipment performance, and mechanical system reliability to drive consistency, throughput, and yield improvement

Identify, analyze, and resolve process and equipment anomalies to ensure stable, high-quality output

Oversee daily furnace operations, including job scheduling, process tracking, and prepare comprehensive job reports, run logs, SOPs and quality control documentations

Partner with the Controls Engineer to implement and validate PID tuning, automation strategies, and process control improvements

Plan and execute process experiments, design evaluations, and data-driven optimization studies

Collaborate with manufacturing teams to design and deploy tooling, fixtures, and handling systems that improve process efficiency and repeatability

Maintain strict adherence to safety protocols and promote a clean, well-organized lab and production environment

Qualification

Mechanical DesignProcess EngineeringData AnalysisCVI/CVD ProcessesCAD ToolsProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsProject ManagementTechnical Writing

Required

Bachelor's in Mechanical, Materials, or Chemical Engineering or other related engineering disciplines with 5+ years of experience in process, manufacturing, or equipment engineering, or 3+ years with an advanced degree in a manufacturing or production environment

Strong data analysis skills by evaluating test experiment results to identify correlations between various recipes and their outcomes, enabling data-driven insights and optimization of processes

Preferred

Familiarity with CVI and/or CVD film coating processes, mechanical systems, vacuum systems, gas handling, or thermal equipment is highly desirable

Strong experience with CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) for mechanical design and familiarity with manufacturing processes

Strong analytical mindset, mechanical troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication, project management, and technical writing abilities

Benefits

Relocation Package

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

Company

Pratt & Whitney

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Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, is a global leader in propulsion systems, powering the most advanced aircraft in the world, and we are shaping the future of aviation.

Founded in 1925

East Hartford, CT, US

10001+ employees