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Pratt & Whitney · 8 hours ago

Associate Director, Manufacturing Engineering (Onsite)

Columbus, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$157K/yr - $299K/yr

10+ years exp

Pratt & Whitney is working to transform the future of flight by designing, building, and servicing engines. The Associate Director, Manufacturing Engineering serves as the strategic and technical leader responsible for the full manufacturing engineering value stream, ensuring high-quality hardware production and advancing manufacturing capabilities.

Responsibilities

Set the long‑term vision and strategy for Manufacturing Engineering, ensuring alignment with business objectives, customer requirements, and enterprise standards

Lead and integrate Product Engineering, Process Engineering, and Programming Engineering into a cohesive, high‑performing organization that delivers robust, defect‑free products

Own the technical governance framework, including design‑for‑manufacture (DFM), process capability, tooling strategy, and manufacturing readiness

Drive standardization of manufacturing methods, equipment, and technologies across product families to improve quality, cost, and delivery performance

Lead end‑to‑end NPI execution, ensuring new products are industrialized with world‑class quality, stable processes, and predictable ramp‑up performance

Oversee manufacturing readiness reviews, process validation, and capability qualification to ensure flawless launch and minimal early‑life defects

Partner with Design Engineering to influence product architecture, manufacturability, and cost from concept through production release

Ensure manufacturing processes consistently deliver high‑quality hardware with extremely low defect rates, leveraging advanced problem‑solving and statistical methods

Oversee PFMEA, control plans, and process capability (Cp/Cpk) development to proactively mitigate risk and ensure robust process performance

Drive continuous improvement in cycle time, yield, labor standards, and cost performance across all product families

Govern MRB strategy and systemic corrective actions to eliminate recurring defects and strengthen process discipline

Develop and execute the manufacturing technology roadmap, including automation, digital manufacturing, advanced inspection, and next‑generation machining strategies

Lead capital planning and deployment to ensure investments align with long‑term capability needs and factory competitiveness

Champion technology insertion initiatives that improve quality, reduce variation, and enhance operational efficiency

Lead, mentor, and develop a multi‑disciplinary engineering organization, building deep technical capability and strong leadership bench strength

Create a culture of accountability, innovation, and engineering rigor, ensuring teams are empowered to solve complex problems and deliver exceptional results

Set clear priorities, allocate resources effectively, and ensure alignment across engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, and program teams

Serve as a key member of the site leadership team, influencing strategy, driving transformation, and shaping the future of the factory

Qualification

Manufacturing EngineeringNew Product IntroductionProcess ValidationPFMEAData-driven Engineering ToolsLean Six Sigma CertificationMachining ExperienceTeam DevelopmentLeadershipProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and 12 or more years of experience in manufacturing engineering, product engineering or technical operations within a complex, high‑precision production environment OR a Master's degree and 10 or more years of experience in manufacturing engineering, product engineering, or technical operations within a complex, high‑precision production environment

Demonstrated success leading multi‑disciplinary engineering teams and delivering high‑quality products with minimal defects

Proven leadership of NPI programs, manufacturing readiness, and process validation

Expertise in PFMEA, process capability, DFM, and advanced problem‑solving methodologies

Experience with machining, assembly, special processes, or complex aerospace hardware manufacturing

Proficiency with manufacturing systems (MES, ERP, PLM) and data‑driven engineering tools

Preferred

Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline

Experience in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated, high‑precision manufacturing environments

Background in automation, digital manufacturing, advanced machining, or next‑generation manufacturing technologies

Lean, Six Sigma, or CORE certification (Black Belt or equivalent)

Experience leading capital strategy, technology roadmaps, and large‑scale transformation

Benefits

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