Casting Lab Quality Process Engineer(Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

RTX's Rapid Prototype Casting Lab (RPCL) seeks an Investment Casting Quality Process Engineer to advance quality and inspection capabilities for advanced turbine engine components in East Hartford, CT. You will partner with product leads to ensure dimensional and non-dimensional inspection support for projects and work as the quality interface with suppliers.

Onsite role requiring U.S. citizenship; the position emphasizes lean processes, continuous improvement, and collaboration across internal

Qualifications

• University degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 3+ years of experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required to access information under this program/contract.
• Experience with quality management systems and inspection processes is preferred.
• Experience with nickel alloys and single crystal casting processes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate manufacturing processes and hardware for compliance with requirements.
• Support development and release of inspection processes and techniques.
• Procure and maintain inspection tooling and equipment.
• Investigate non-conformances and drive robust root-cause and corrective actions.
• Support internal/external quality audits and MSA activities.
• Develop and deploy standardized quality engineering methods and tools.
• Lead Lean and CI projects to reduce variation, increase throughput, and improve part quality.
• Initiate capital equipment projects to improve process capability.

Skills

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Process Improvement

Quality Assurance

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree

Tools

QMS

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-10-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC

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.

The Rapid Prototype Casting Lab (RPCL) at Pratt & Whitney develops the technology and processes to manufacture advanced castings for turbine engines. These castings are enabling materials that increase the temperature capability and improve the durability of jet engine components. Through successful development of these castings, P&W will deliver engines that are more fuel efficient, lighter weight, and more durable for commercial and military applications.

The RPCL is seeking an investment casting Quality Process Engineer to develop and maintain our quality and inspection capabilities in support of the production of advanced commercial and military turbine engine components. You will partner with the appropriate product lead to ensure our dimensional and non-dimensional inspection capabilities support project needs and timelines. You will serve as the quality technical interface with internal and external suppliers to effectively support the RPCL.

What You Will Do

• Evaluate manufacturing processes and hardware to determine compliance to applicable requirements


• Support day to day manufacturing activities such as development and release of inspection processes/techniques


• Procure and maintain inspection tooling and equipment


• Support shop non-compliance investigations to determine root cause, identifying robust corrective actions and tracking effectiveness


• Support preparation efforts for internal/external quality audits


• Develop and deploy standardized quality engineering practices, processes, tools, and methods


• Use Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement tools to develop and prioritize ideas for, and lead execution of, process improvement projects to reduce process variation, increase throughput, and improve part quality


• Develop ideas, secure funding, and execute capital equipment projects to improve process capability

Qualifications You Must Have

• A University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience


• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Six Sigma green belt or equivalent


• Experience working with nickel alloys and single crystal casting process


• Experience with Pratt & Whitney’s Quality Management Systems (QMS)


• Fluency in product and tooling electronic definition interpretation


• Implement, maintain and monitor tooling for cast/core products and designing/monitoring associated quality assurance/control measures

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.