Associate Director, Manufacturing Engineering (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-04-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MI-HOLT-PLANT 5 1781 Holloway Dr PLANT 5

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

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the worlds most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What you will do:

Direct the Manufacturing Engineering activities involving metals, composites, and aerospace hardware.

Manage Outsourced and Contract Engineering Services.

Perform engineering support allocation and manpower analysis, vacation scheduling and other administrative duties.

Manages the MEs who plan sequences of operations, estimate processing time and writes process sheets and bill of materials

Must be able to determine from part drawing and other engineering data the manufacturing methods and processes necessary for the fabrication and assembly of complex products.

Investigate, establish, and implement requirements for equipment, tooling, and material, including make or buy decisions and facility layout as required for new or revised products.

Investigates and troubleshoots manufacturing problems.

Provides technical support to operations.

Consult with CIPT or customer engineering concerning the suitability or produceability of parts.

Maintain/Provide ISO9001/AS9000 documentation support.

Qualifications you must have:

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or related field with 12 years of experience; or an advanced degree with 10 years of experience

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications we prefer:

PhD or Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Engineering Mechanics

Able to interpret manufacturing drawings and blueprints.

In-depth knowledge of design concepts involving composites, metals, and aerospace hardware. Understanding of composite or bonding Tool design.

Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, experience with Kaizen events or experience with a continuous improvement program (ACE, 6s, etc.). Participation in or trained in Design To Cost philosophy.

Learn More & Apply Now

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.