Manufacturing Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Holidays

Annual incentive program

Scholar program

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in Hartford, CT is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support process development, continuous improvement, and production execution for advanced aerospace components. Responsibilities include owning part families, developing shop floor instructions, advancing readiness levels, and leading projects to improve manufacturability while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

This role requires close collaboration with product engineering, tooling, quality, and operations, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field and 2+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret clearance (required).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels.
• Familiarity with plasma spray and laser drilling technologies.
• Strong analytical and data-driven problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Own part families and drive improvements in processes 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 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.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Manufacturing eng exp 2+ yrs

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SAP

Solumina G7

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer – Pratt & Whitney, Hartford, CT

Job Overview

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support process development, continuous improvement, and production execution for advanced aerospace components.

Key Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field and 2+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret clearance (required).
• 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, particularly plasma spray and laser drilling technologies.
• Strong analytical and data‑driven problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Desired Proficiencies

• Proficiency in plasma spray processes (robot programming, tooling, surface preparation, masking, etc.).
• 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 (No waiting period).
• Paid time off: 3 weeks of vacation, 5 personal sick days, 3 unpaid days for unique situations at supervisor discretion, and 12 paid U.S. holidays.
• Annual incentive compensation programs (subject to eligibility and business performance).

Location & Salary

Location: Hartford, CT (US-CT‑EAST). Salary range: $68,900 - $131,100 USD, commensurate with experience.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.