Manufacturing Engineer

Pratt & Whitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 68,900 - 131,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off and holidays

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

RTX, a leading aerospace and defense company, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in East Hartford, CT. Role onsite with responsibility for driving manufacturing processes, developing instructions, advancing readiness levels, and collaborating across engineering, tooling, and quality teams.

The candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 2+ years of manufacturing experience, and the ability to obtain Secret clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for government contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• Secret Clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Strong verbal and written communication with ability to influence and collaborate.
• Familiarity with conventional and/or non‑conventional manufacturing processes.
• Interest in plasma spray and laser drilling technologies.
• Strong analytical and data‑driven problem‑solving skills.
• U.S. citizenship required due to government contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own part families and drive manufacturing process improvements across operations (plasma spray coating, laser hole drilling).
• Develop and maintain shop floor work instructions, including specs, engineering changes, process controls, and tooling requirements.
• Advance MRL elements by identifying risks, implementing mitigation plans, and supporting quality performance.
• Collaborate with product engineering, tooling, quality, systems engineering, and other stakeholders for manufacturability.
• Support senior leadership with project pipeline activities including selection, prioritization, scoping, and alignment with CI objectives.
• Lead major projects tied to insourcing and operational execution.
• Provide leadership in eliminating EH&S, ergonomics, and human-factor risks while resolving quality issues.

Skills

Manufacturing process improvement

Plasma spray

Laser drilling

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

SAP

Solumina G7

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

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.

Location

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

Role Type

Onsite

Security Clearance

Secret clearance required. Ability to obtain interim U.S. government issued security clearance prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Own part families 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 key 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 effective leadership in eliminating EH&S, ergonomics, and human‑factor risks, while resolving quality issues.

Qualifications (Must Have)

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field and 2+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels.
• Familiarity with conventional and/or non‑conventional manufacturing processes.
• Interest in developing expertise in plasma spray and laser drilling technologies.
• Strong analytical and data‑driven problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• U.S. citizenship required due to government contract requirements.

Qualifications We Value

• Proficiency in plasma spray processes (robot programming, tooling, surface preparation, masking, etc.).
• Active Secret Clearance.
• Experience with statistics, data analytics, Design of Experiments (DOE), and multivariate analysis.
• Proficiency with SAP and Solumina G7.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Short-term disability, long-term disability and parental leave
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• Paid time off including: 3 weeks of vacation, 5 personal sick days, 3 unpaid days for unique situations at supervisor discretion, and 12 paid government holidays

Salary

68,900 USD - 131,100 USD

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.