Product Engineering Manager – Turbine Airfoils – Asheville

Date Posted:

2026-06-01



Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-NC-ASHEVILLE-330 ~ 330 Pratt Whitney Blvd ~ PRATT WHITNEY

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's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s 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:

• Pratt & Whitney Hot Section Engineering team is seeking a goal-oriented, detail-focused
• Product engineering leader to build, lead and develop a cross-discipline team of engineers at our airfoil manufacturing facility in Asheville, North Carolina (AVL).
• This Associate Director position will be responsible for the engineering support for the
• Asheville casting and machining product line, including technical leadership and production support.
• The team under this engineering manager position supports the full life cycle of the parts produced in the AVL plant including: executing key deliverables supporting producibility improvements, non-conformance dispositions, response to field events and investigations, identification of product improvement changes and execution of class I ECs.  You will support both existing products in the value stream and any new product design technologies.
• This position will be responsible for integration between the module-owning Component
• Integrated Product Teams (CIPTs), the part responsible Integrated Product Teams (IPTs),
• Engineering Support to Operations (ESTO), Asheville Operations, and Quality.
• Additionally, this Hot Section Engineering (HSE) manager position will be strongly connected to the (HSE) Turbine Airfoil discipline leadership and discipline chiefs that are based in East Hartford CT.   That connectivity will be for multiple reasons including things like: Technical Capability advancement of the cross-discipline team members in AVL, for keeping our product design standard work aligned with field findings and for incorporation of manufacturing learning captured into our Product Standards.
• This position will also be responsible for engineering support of Model Based Definition, Manufacture and Inspection (MBDMI) to enable deployment at Asheville.

What You Will Learn:

• Selected candidate will learn about our advanced airfoil manufacturing site capabilities as
• well as learning about Airfoil IPT decisions leading to production configurations that
• balance maximizing the product time on wing benefits along with high yield, high rate
• production capability.
• Product Engineering Manager will learn and help convey the understanding of the engine system / turbine implications to the part specific design & manufacturing challenges.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field with 12+ years of relevant work experience OR an advanced degree in a related field, with 10+ years of work experience
• Product Design Experience required, including team leadership roles with Production Introduction, and Product Life Cycle responsibilities.
• Work experience to include the aerospace and/ or aerospace manufacturing industry.
• US Citizenship is required, per government contracts.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Broad understanding of Turbine airfoil design and manufacturing (casting, machining, coating), with 5+ years relevant experience
• Proven track record of leadership, innovation, and initiative.
• Supervisory experience of Product Design team members
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to all levels of the organization
• Project management experience with demonstrated ability to coordinate across multiple engineering disciplines and manufacturing.
• The ability to build positive relationships across the internal customer base
• Master's Degree in Engineering.

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance 

• Short-term disability, long-term disability and parental leave 

• 401(k) match 

• Flexible spending accounts 

• Employee assistance program 

• Employee Scholar Program (No waiting period!) 

• Paid time off including: 3 weeks of vacation, 5 personal sick days, 3 unpaid days for unique situations at supervisor discretion, and 12 paid government holidays

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.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

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 157,200 USD - 298,800 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.

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. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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