Process Chemistry Specialist - MCL

23h23 hours ago

RTX

Middletown, US · Full-time · $86,800 – $165,200

About this role

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds solve complex problems with market-leading businesses and investments in research and development. Pratt & Whitney, a leader in aircraft engines for over 100 years, seeks a Process Chemistry Specialist for the Material Control Laboratory (MCL) team. This onsite role supports production for major rotating hardware through chemistry-related testing.

The Process Chemistry Specialist - MCL performs process solution and raw material testing procedures while maintaining required schedules in a manufacturing production environment. Responsibilities include quality documentation of materials and processes, plus interpretation of specifications, procedures, and laboratory manuals to assess testing requirements and conformance.

Interact regularly with Production Operations and Engineering to address process solution issues and collaborate on root cause and corrective actions for manufacturing-related problems. Utilize CORE tools and continuous improvement initiatives. Provide clear, concise, and accurate lab reports while maintaining records according to procedure and monitoring testing frequency.

Investigate parts and process-related problems, own and maintain chemistry lab standard work documentation. Availability for occasional off-shift and weekend coverage supports business needs. Join to push boundaries of known science and shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science or related field and minimum 5 years experience in an aerospace, chemicals, materials, manufacturing operations, quality or related environment OR Master's Degree and minimum 3 years’ experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Working knowledge of AS9100
Knowledge and understanding of root cause investigations, corrective actions and problem solving
Prior hands-on experience in chemical process solutions and mechanical testing techniques
Experience with PWA specifications and evaluations to MCL Manual Sections
Demonstrated proficiency in chemical processing and lab testing equipment

Responsibilities

Gather samples and perform wet chemistry testing including titrations, pH reading, and stock loss testing
Prepare samples and perform raw material testing utilizing established test methods and techniques
Interact regularly with Production Operations and Engineering to address Process Solution issues and collaborate on root cause and corrective action for manufacturing-related issues
Contribute by utilizing the CORE tools and continuous improvement initiatives
Provide clear, concise, and accurate lab reports; maintain records according to procedure and monitor testing frequency of all shop processes
Investigate various parts and process related problems and own and maintain chemistry lab standard work documentation
Provide availability for occasional off-shift and weekend coverage based on business needs