New Technology Inspection Lead (Onsite)

RTX; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Turbine Airfoil Inspection Technologist to lead and automate airfoil inspection programs at our East Hartford, CT facility. You will design and implement 3D CMM inspection routines, leveraging GD&T and new technologies, while partnering with Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality to drive precision and reliability.

You will contribute to equipment selection, lean initiatives, and continuous improvement, applying advanced metrology tools in an aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelors with 10+ years in quality/manufacturing or engineering mgmt in industrial setting.
• Masters with 7 years of related experience preferred.
• U.S. citizenship required for access to program information.

Responsibilities

• Develop and advance cooling hole geometry inspections with Engineering/Manufacturing.
• Create 3D CMM inspection programs using GD&T and modeling.
• Execute on New Technologies Inspection Roadmap and expand inspection scope.
• Provide CMM programming solutions to ensure compliance with procedures.
• Assist in equipment acquisition and lean manufacturing initiatives using CORE tools.
• Collaborate with Module Center, Quality and Manufacturing teams.

Skills

CMM programming

GD&T interpretation

Python/VBS coding

Non-contact inspection tools

Statistics & DOE

Aerospace quality

ASME Y14.5 knowledge

Project management

New tech development

Minitab/SPC

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

MODUS

CAMIO

CMM Manager Metrology

Nikon I-NEXIV

SLK-25 LK Laser

Renishaw RVP

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-27 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-L ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG L Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: 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

As the Turbine Airfoil Inspection Technologist, you will advance and develop cooling hole geometry inspections, working with Engineering and Manufacturing to define, analyze and automate inspections using new inspection techniques. Seeking a motivated and results driven Engineer who is passionate about inspection and development. Utilize GD&T and modeling knowledge to create 3D CMM inspection programs Execute on our New Technologies Inspection Roadmap, as we look to expand our capabilities in a range of inspection areas - for hole shape inspections, auto VIS inspections to detect nicks/dents on airfoils, enhanced radiography for back strike and FOD, Feather seal slot depth measurements on vanes via CMM. Support the team in ensuring product and process compliance by providing CMM Programming solutions per our quality procedural requirements. Participate in equipment acquisition process. Participate in lean manufacturing initiatives that support continuous process improvement through use of CORE (Customer Oriented Results and Excellence ) tools (benchmarking, RCCA {Root, Cause, Corrective, Action}, mistake proofing, etc.) Foster and maintain a cooperative relationship with Module Center departments including other Quality and Manufacturing personnel.

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We've introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is: Onsite in East Hartford CT. Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines. 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.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience and 10+ years’ of experience in Quality and/or Manufacturing operations and/or engineering management or similar industrial environment;
• Master's Degree with 7 years of related experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Qualifications We Prefer

• 5-7 years of experience CMM programming utilizing a mix of the CMM software packages: MODUS, CAMIO, CMM Manager Metrology, concentration preferred
• Expert knowledge of GD&T drawing interpretation, and implementation of measuring systems
• Programming in Python or VBS preferred
• Experience with non-contact dimensional inspection equipment and programming such as Nikon I-NEXIV, SLK-25 LK Laser, Renishaw RVP
• Strong statistical and analytical skills. Understand Design of Experiments, SPC, and Gage R&R
• Experience in manufacturing or quality in the aerospace industry
• Knowledge of aerospace industry quality standards and procedures
• Advanced knowledge of ASME Y 14.5-1994 and ASME Y 14.5-2018.
• Project management experience.
• New technology and process development experience and successful transition to production
• Experience with statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab, SPC) for measurement data interpretation.

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
• holidays

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.

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 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 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.

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.

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.