Repair Process Engineer, Jet Engine Components (Onsite)

RTX

East Hartford (CT)

On-site

USD 87,000 - 165,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX EHRO in East Hartford seeks an experienced Repair Process Engineer to join our Engineering team. This fast-paced role demands project management and hands-on skills to drive long-term projects and daily shop-floor support on brazing/heat treating, peening, waterjet, and thermal spray.

You will interact with operators and management levels, owning process specifications, data-driven improvements, and equipment qualification.

Qualifications

Advanced Degree and 3+ years of experience in Engineering, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Military, Aftermarket or Aviation industry; OR Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant industry experience; OR Associate’s degree and 7+ years of relevant industry experience. OR 9+ years of hands-on relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
2+ years’ experience within a manufacturing environment is required
Strong analytical and engineering problem‑solving skills with the ability to break down complex process and equipment issues.
Comfortable working on the shop floor, engaging directly with equipment, operators, and technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Support day-to-day manufacturing operations by diagnosing and resolving technical issues related to Brazing/Heat Treating, Peening, Waterjet, and Thermal Spray, ensuring processes remain stable, capable, and compliant.
Lead the industrialization and qualification of new machines and technologies, including equipment commissioning, process validation, and capability studies.
Develop, refine, and document technical process specifications to enhance quality, repeatability, and throughput, incorporating best practices and engineering controls.
Collect and analyze process data using engineering tools to identify trends, define control limits, and recommend data-driven improvements.
Evaluate existing equipment for performance, reliability, and lifecycle health, and support capital planning for upgrades, replacements, and revitalization.
Partner with operators, quality engineers, and cross-functional teams to eliminate bottlenecks, reduce variation, and advance structured continuous improvement initiatives.
Participate in root-cause investigations using structured problem-solving methods and support corrective and preventive actions to maintain long-term process stability.