Principle Product Definition Engineer - Assembly Equipment Engineering (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Scholar Program

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is seeking an experienced engineer in Middletown, CT to review and verify assembly equipment blueprints and mentor junior engineers. You will ensure drafting accuracy using CAD tools and adhere to ASME Y14.5 standards.

Ideal candidates have a STEM degree and 8+ years of engineering experience (or 5+ with an advanced degree) and must be able to obtain a U.S. security clearance. This onsite role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in STEM with 8+ years of engineering experience or 5+ years with an advanced degree.
• Experience in mechanical design, drafting and engineering review in manufacturing or assembly environments.
• Ability to obtain government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify assembly equipment blueprints per ASME Y14.5.
• Create checked blueprints and provide clear feedback to design engineers.
• Develop methods to improve engineering processes and reduce NPI cycle time.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Mentor junior engineers in drafting accuracy.

Skills

Mechanical design

Drafting

Engineering review

Communication

Education

Bachelor degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics)

Tools

Teamcenter

NX

SolidWorks

CAD drafting

Job description

Location: US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-220A ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 220A

Date Posted: 2026-09-08

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-220A ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 220A

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 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

• Checking: Reviewing, verifying, providing corrections of assembly equipment blueprints. Adhering to the Assembly Equipment Engineering standards and procedures, following ASME Y14.5 standards.
• Reporting and Communication: Create checked blueprints and use strong communication skills to provide clear, actionable feedback to design engineers.
• Methods Development: Contribute to internal initiatives focused on developing methods and technologies to enhance engineering processes and reduce new product introduction (NPI) cycle time.
• Collaboration and Project Management: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams during product development while effectively prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines, and ensuring clear communication in a fast-paced environment.
• Leadership and Mentorship: Mentor junior and new engineers in learning and developing accurate and correct drafting.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• 8 years of engineering experience or an Advanced Degree with 5 years of engineering experience.
• Experience with mechanical design, drafting and engineering review within manufacturing, industrial or assembly equipment environments.
• Ability to obtain government security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Aerospace hardware product definition (blueprints).
• Background in aerospace, medical device, automotive or other high-precision industries.
• Knowledge and experience to evaluate machining feasibility, welding and fastening methods, and material selections (metals, plastics, purchased items, etc.)
• Familiarity with drawing release processes, revision control, and configuration management.
• Experience with Teamcenter.
• Experience with CAD modeling and drafting software (NX, SolidWorks, or equivalent).
• Experience with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
• Experience reviewing designs for manufacturability, tolerance stack-ups, fit/function, and assembly sequencing.

What We Offer

• Employee Scholar Program

What Is My Role Type

• 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.

This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.