Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer: Plasma Spray & Drilling

globalhr; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support process development, continuous improvement, and production execution for advanced aerospace components at its East Hartford facility. You will own part families and drive improvements in coating and drilling processes, partnering with engineering, quality, operations, and programs to improve producibility and cost performance.

Role is onsite with DoD-level security clearance expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of manufacturing/engineering experience or Advanced Degree with 3+ years of experience.
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• Familiarity with conventional and/or non-conventional manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical and data-driven problem-solving skills.

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 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 leadership in eliminating EH&S, ergonomics, and human-factor risks, while resolving quality issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data-driven problem solving

Manufacturing process know-how

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Advanced degree +3 years experience

Tools

SAP

Solumina G7

Job description

RTX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support process development, continuous improvement, and production execution for advanced aerospace components at its East Hartford facility. You will own part families and drive improvements in coating and drilling processes, partnering with engineering, quality, operations, and programs to improve producibility and cost performance.

Role is onsite with DoD-level security clearance expectations.