Mechanical Engineer, P2 - Engineering Support to Operations (ESTO) - (On-site)

RTX; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

RTX is seeking a P2 Mechanical Engineer to support military exhaust system hardware within Pratt & Whitney's ESTO organization. You will evaluate nonconforming parts, lead cross-functional investigations, and implement corrective actions to improve production capability and field readiness.

The role emphasizes collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to ensure on-time delivery and manufacturability. Onsite work is required at assigned sites with potential travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 2 years of engineering experience.
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with GD&T and blueprint interpretation.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and communicating technical decisions clearly.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and disposition nonconforming military exhaust system hardware as per engineering requirements and safety standards.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams including manufacturing, quality, procurement, and engineering SMEs.
• Conduct root cause investigations and implement effective corrective actions.
• Create and revise engineering blueprints to align requirements with manufacturability.
• Drive standardization to reduce repeat analyses of nonconformance conditions.
• Document lessons learned and communicate findings across teams.
• Document improvement initiatives to strengthen ESTO processes.

Skills

Mechanical engineering fundamentals

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

GD&T

Blueprint interpretation

Job description

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.

The Engineering Support to Operations (ESTO) organization is seeking a motivated P2 Mechanical Engineer to support military exhaust system hardware. In this role, you will act as a technical leader responsible for evaluating nonconforming hardware, determining usability, driving cross-functional investigations, and implementing changes that improve production capability and reduce recurring issues. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with a wide range of engineering and operations disciplines while directly supporting on-time delivery and fielded engine readiness.

What You Will Do

• Evaluate and disposition nonconforming military exhaust system hardware in accordance with engineering requirements and safety standards.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams including manufacturing, structural analysis, quality, procurement, and engineering subject matter experts.
• Conduct and facilitate root cause investigations; develop and implement effective corrective actions.
• Create and revise engineering blueprints to align technical requirements with manufacturing capability and improve producibility.
• Drive efforts to eliminate repeat analyses of similar nonconformance conditions through standardization and improved processes.
• Document lessons learned and ensure effective communication of findings across engineering and operations teams.
• Document improvement initiatives that strengthen ESTO processes and reduce hardware nonconformance rates.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
• 2 years of engineering experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with the design of components used in gas turbine engines.
• Understanding of GD&T and blueprint interpretation.
• Experience with hardware evaluation, manufacturing processes, or design for manufacturability.
• Ability to lead discussions, influence cross-functional teams, and communicate technical decisions clearly.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis tools and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Working knowledge of engineering drawings, specifications, and configuration control.

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.

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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.

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