Manufacturing Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

3d•$86,800 - $165,200•Onsite

About The Position

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. We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support process development, continuous improvement, and production execution for advanced aerospace components. In this role, you will own part families and drive improvements in key manufacturing processes, including plasma spray coating and laser hole drilling. You will partner closely with engineering, quality, operations, and program teams to enhance producibility, reduce risk, and ensure world‑class quality and cost performance. This position offers an opportunity to develop deep technical expertise while directly supporting Pratt & Whitney’s mission to deliver dependable engines to our customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of manufacturing or engineering experience, OR an Advanced Degree and a minimum of 3 years of prior relevant experience
Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
Familiarity with conventional and/or non‑conventional manufacturing processes.
Strong analytical and data‑driven problem‑solving skills.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related technical field
Proficiency in plasma spray processes (robot programming, tooling, surface preparation, masking, etc.)
Active Secret Clearance
Experience with statistics, data analytics, Design of Experiments (DOE), and multivariate analysis.
Proficiency with SAP and Solumina G7.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels.
Interest in developing expertise in plasma spray and laser drilling technologies.

Responsibilities

Provide part-level ownership and drive manufacturing process improvements across operations such as plasma spray coating and laser hole drilling.
Develop and maintain shop floor work instructions, including specifications, engineering changes, process controls, and tooling requirements.
Advance Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) elements by identifying risks, implementing mitigation plans, and supporting quality performance.
Collaborate with product engineering, tooling, quality, systems engineering, and other key stakeholders to ensure robust manufacturability.
Support senior leadership with project pipeline activities including selection, prioritization, scoping, and alignment with business and continuous improvement objectives.
Lead major projects tied to strategic insourcing and operational execution.
Provide effective leadership in eliminating EH&S, ergonomics, and human‑factor risks, while resolving quality issues.