Senior Assembly Equipment Project Engineer (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 82,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Engineer to drive innovation in jet engine assembly and disassembly. This role involves planning and developing tooling methods, ensuring timely delivery of tooling projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will shape the future of flight. If you have a passion for engineering and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the challenge and take your career to new heights in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Benefits

Employee Scholar Program

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 5 years of engineering experience or an advanced degree with 3 years.
• 2 years of experience with CAD drawings required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop tooling methods for assembly and disassembly of jet engines.
• Manage project tasks to ensure tooling is delivered on time and within budget.

Skills

Project Management

CAD Drawings

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Advanced Degree in Engineering

Tools

Teamcenter

Unigraphics/NX

Agile

SAP

Primavera

MS Project

Job description

Date Posted:

2025-05-06

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW102: Middletown Aircraft Rd P.O. Box 611, Middletown, CT, 06457 USA

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious.

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

What You Will Do

Plan and develop tooling methods for the assembly, disassembly, inspection, repair, and test of Pratt & Whitney commercial and military jet engines. Project Engineer must exercise a high degree of initiative and judgment during the development of assembly tooling. You will analyze, plan and establish tool requirements to support assembly and disassembly of validation and production engines and modules.

• Analyze, plan and establish tool requirements to support assembly/disassembly of validation/production engines/modules.

• Develop concepts for assembly/disassembly procedures.

• Manage project tasks to ensure tooling is delivered on time and within budget.

• Participate in P&W Integrated Product Teams (IPT) to help ensure assembly tooling designs can be produced, supported and maintained.

• Interface with customer and supplier representatives to identify requirements and resolve assembly tooling related issues.

• Travel is up to 5% based on business needs.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical engineering or Engineering technology.

• 5 years of engineering experience or an Advanced degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology with 3 years of engineering experience.

• 2 years of experience with CAD drawings.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Project Management toolsets (e.g., Agile, SAP, Primavera, or MS Project) and experience using and navigating Teamcenter and Unigraphics/NX.

• Understanding of manufacturing practices, jet engine assembly/disassembly and maintenance procedures.

• Experience leading engineering teams, budgets, and schedules while balancing the ability to solve technical problems with minimal direction.

• Ability to interface effectively with both internal and external customers utilizing solid communication skills.

• Active Security Clearance.

What We Offer:

• Employee Scholar Program

Learn More & Apply Now!

• Development Operations provides services to support future products for global commercial airlines, industrial partners and military customers. Services include Assembly, Instrumentation and Test of engines and rigs and the associated facilities, hardware, data systems, software and technology to support this. Development Operations delivers our services in a safe, efficient and sustainable environment.

What Is My Role Type: 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: 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.

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.

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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:

Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms