Manufacturing Engineer (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off & holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford, CT is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support process development, continuous improvement, and production execution for advanced aerospace components.

You will own part families and drive improvements in key manufacturing processes such as plasma spray coating and laser hole drilling, partnering with engineering, quality, operations and program teams to improve producibility, reduce risk and deliver world-class quality and cost performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (or advanced degree) with related experience.
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• Familiarity with conventional and/or non-conventional manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical and data-driven problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide part-level ownership and drive manufacturing process improvements across operations (plasma spray coating, laser hole drilling).
• Develop and maintain shop floor work instructions, specifications, process controls, and tooling requirements.
• Advance Manufacturing Readiness Level elements by identifying risks 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 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

Analytical skills

Data-driven problem-solving

Strong collaboration

Secret Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Advanced degree in engineering

Tools

SAP

Solumina G7

Robot programming

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-06 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: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 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 Manufacturing Engineer to support process development, continuous improvement, and production execution for advanced aerospace components. In this role, you will own part families and drive improvements in key manufacturing processes, including plasma spray coating and laser hole drilling. You will partner closely with engineering, quality, operations, and program teams to enhance producibility, reduce risk, and ensure world‑class quality and cost performance. This position offers an opportunity to develop deep technical expertise while directly supporting Pratt & Whitney’s mission to deliver dependable engines to our customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide part-level ownership 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 You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of manufacturing or engineering experience, OR an Advanced Degree and a minimum of 3 years of prior relevant experience
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
• Familiarity with conventional and/or non‑conventional manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical and data‑driven problem‑solving skills.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related technical field
• 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.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels.
• Interest in developing expertise in plasma spray and laser drilling technologies.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. 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.

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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: to read the Policy and Terms 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.