Principal Mechanical Design Engineer – Onsite

RTX•East Hartford, CT

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Pratt & Whitney’s Hot Section Engineering Support to Operations team is seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer for its Turbine Airfoil Casting Team. The engineer will help ensure the quality and timely delivery of airfoil castings essential to Pratt & Whitney engine performance. The position leads cross-functional teams, supports process improvement, and mentors team members to strengthen technical proficiency. The role is onsite in East Hartford, Connecticut, and requires up to 10% domestic or international travel as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
Eight years of engineering experience, or an advanced degree with five years of engineering experience.
Two years of experience in engineering support of development and/or production hardware for gas turbine engine components.
Two years of experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) in accordance with ASME Y14.5M-1994.
U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
Working proficiency with Teamcenter, SAP, and NX.
Experience in the aerospace industry, particularly in a manufacturing environment.
Previous experience with airfoil design or manufacturing.
Experience with process improvement initiatives at casting suppliers.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to present technical information to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Review and disposition airfoil casting tooling qualification packages in accordance with AS 9100 and PW-QA 6078 standards.
Develop and implement best practices for defect assessment and “Right-size Analysis” using risk-based decision-making.
Lead multidisciplinary teams across operations, quality, procurement, and engineering to investigate root causes, develop corrective actions, and implement product and process improvements.
Address time-sensitive quality issues to support engine and module delivery schedules.
Prepare and execute Class II engineering change packages to improve quality, cost, and producibility metrics.
Apply Pro-Cert methodology and data-driven decision-making in the Class II engineering change process.
Drive continuous improvement in product development cycles and the design of next-generation hardware.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to develop delegate approvers for turbine airfoils across programs.
Present technical content and program status to upper management, program management, and other stakeholders.
Travel domestically or internationally up to 10%, as required.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) match.
Flexible spending accounts.
Flexible work schedules.
Employee assistance program.
Employee Scholar Program.
Parental leave.
Paid time off and holidays.
Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage.