Connected Factory Project Engineer (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Employee assistance program

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Connected Factory Project Engineer in East Hartford to define data product requirements and drive centralized reporting using SPC-focused data tooling. You will translate business needs into wireframes and stories for developers, coordinating with analytics and operations teams to deliver enterprise solutions.

The role requires a Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering background with PM and SPC experience, cloud/data analytics familiarity, and willingness to travel to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering/Analytics with relevant experience.
• PM and SPC fundamentals are required.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or higher preferred.
• Experience with cloud services and data analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Define and build requirements for data products for site users.
• Translate requirements into wireframes and technical stories for developers.
• Serve as the SPC data products contact and drive rollout to enterprise level.
• Define data products across operations (SPC, OEE, inventory, quality, scheduling).
• Gather requirements via customer intake, vision, and scoping with leads.
• Create Jira user stories from requirements for data products and reporting tools.
• Collaborate across analytics tech and resource teams to deliver expectations.
• Identify opportunities and create value propositions with business partners.
• Adopt new concepts, practices and tech, and perform proofs of concept.
• Proactively manage stakeholders and adapt to changing deadlines.

Skills

Project management

SPC foundations

Six Sigma Green Belt

Cloud services and data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering, Statistics, or Analytics

Master's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering, Statistics, or Analytics

Tools

SQL

Oracle

Databricks

Ignition SCADA (Python/Java)

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-09 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.

What You Will Do:

• We are seeking a Connected Factory Project Engineer to support defining and building requirements for new data products that will help collect, clean, refine, and organize data into trusted tables for our site users.
• This role will support translating business requirements, wireframing, and driving the successful release of these products for centralized reporting using our data products initially focused on Statistical Process Control.
• Understand business requirements and define business value, translate requirements into wireframes and technical stories for our developers to build.
• Serve as the point of contact for our SPC (Statistical Process Control) data products and centralized reporting related to SPC Build and drive SPC rollout from localized pilots to enterprise solution.
• Define and scope out data products across the business for critical business needs within operations (examples include statistical process control, OEE, inventory reduction, quality improvements, shop floor scheduling).
• Understand business requirements through the customer intake process, including vision and scoping exercises with leads and data owners.
• Build user stories in Jira based on user requirements for data products and central reporting and analytics tools.
• Work across the analytics technology and resource teams to deliver consumer expectations.
• Identify key opportunities and create value propositions with business partners prioritizing critical use cases.
• Adopt and communicate new concepts, ideas, techniques, best practices and technology assistance.
• Perform product evaluations and proof of concepts.
• Seek out different ways to use current and relevant technological advancements.
• Proactively manage stakeholders to create positive outcomes for all parties.
• Incorporate agile methodology and practices for deliveries while working towards long-term strategies.
• Occasional travel to client sites or manufacturing facilities.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing project needs and deadlines.

Qualifications

You Must Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Statistics, or Analytics and 5 or more years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations, shop floor, quality or related environment OR a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Statistics, or Analytics and 3 or more years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations, shop floor, quality or related environment
• Project management experience
• Competency in SPC foundations
• Six Sigma Green Belt
• Experience with cloud services and data analytics tools
• Experience with integrating and querying relational databases (SQL/Oracle)

We Prefer:

• Dashboard creation within Power BI and/or SSRS
• Familiarity with MES and ERP systems
• Understanding of automation systems (robots, vision systems, PLCs, etc.) deployment and integration
• Familiarity with Ignition SCADA (Python/Java)
• Familiarity with Databricks
• Six Sigma Black Belt

This position is classified as: 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. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.