CORE Coatings Manufacturing Engineer (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 132,400 - 251,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in East Hartford, CT, to support their Coating processes. The role involves collaborating on innovative coating technologies, with significant hands-on experience required in thermal spray processes.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, with over ten years of relevant experience. The position emphasizes quality, efficiency, and collaboration in a dynamic aerospace manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience or 7 years with an advanced degree.
• 5+ years of hands-on expertise in thermal spray coating processes.
• Experience in shop operations and technical problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Support Coating Process as a subject-matter expert.
• Collaborate to drive initiatives of the PW Coating Process Council.
• Develop new coating technologies and lead equipment projects.

Skills

Thermal spray coating processes

Programming Fanuc/ABB robots

CAD/CAM and 3D modeling tools

Lean and Six Sigma methodologies

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Advanced degree in a related field

Job description

Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-J ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG J

Date Posted: 2026-06-08

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes

Security Clearance: None/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 highly motivated, technically talented individual, who has a true desire to work in a dynamic operations environment to support our Core Manufacturing Engineering Organization as a Manufacturing Engineer expert for coating processes such as Air Plasma Spray, HVOF, Wire Spray, Anti-gal, Sermatel, and many other aerospace coating systems. This position can include up to 30% travel. As a Coating Process ME you will work as part of OpX Core ME to provide Manufacturing Engineering technical support to PW Coating sites and external suppliers as we continue to increase production on our Geared Turbofan and F135 engine programs. This position will be based in E. Hartford, CT and is an on-site role supporting OEM & MRO sites including external suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Support Pratt & Whitney’s Core Manufacturing Engineering (ME) Organization as a subject‑matter expert for coating processes including Air Plasma Spray, HVOF, Wire Spray, Anti‑Gal, Sermatel, and other aerospace coating technologies.
• Collaborate with the Coating Fellow to drive initiatives of the PW Coating Process Council, including co‑leading council meetings and improving standard work.
• Develop and implement new coating technologies and lead related capital equipment projects.
• Partner with PW coating sites and suppliers to develop PFMEAs and process control plans that support Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) progression for high‑risk processes.
• Lead and support manufacturing engineering efforts focused on reducing scrap, rework, repairs, and coating‑related quality escapes.
• Independently coach internal and external coating sites to resolve escalations and identify manufacturing engineering solutions.
• Conduct root cause analysis, corrective action planning, and mistake‑proofing activities for coating‑related processes and tooling.
• Participate in assessments of technical, quality, manufacturing capability, and capacity, and communicate findings effectively to stakeholders and leadership.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of manufacturing engineering and shop operations experience, or an advanced degree in related field with minimum of 7 years of experience.
• 5+ years of hands‑on technical expertise in thermal spray coating processes.
• Experience programming Fanuc/ABB robots and CNC systems used in thermal spray booths.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM and 3D modeling tools is a plus.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials, or a related discipline.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail‑oriented approach with strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Energetic, flexible, ethical, creative, and collaborative working style.

Benefits

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD. Benefits may include 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 and collective‑bargaining agreements.

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 the position 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.

Employment Information

Position is U.S.-based. 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.