Senior Design Engineer (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Holt (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation

Job summary

RTX's Pratt & Whitney division is seeking a Senior Design Engineer in Holt, MI to support ESTO. You will guide airfoil design activities, work with operations and suppliers, and drive producibility improvements while solving complex engineering challenges.

The role emphasizes corrective actions, MRB involvement, and risk-based analysis, with opportunities to grow toward Delegate Approver responsibilities for hardware.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 5+ years of experience or advanced degree with 3+ years.
• Experience in engineering design, manufacturing, production support, or technical problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute corrective actions, QNs, Class II engineering changes, and producibility improvements.
• Identify waste, perform root-cause investigations, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with operations, quality, procurement, suppliers, and SMEs on production issues and MRB activities.
• Develop airfoil SME expertise and progress toward Delegate Approver for applicable hardware.
• Prepare and present technical status and recommendations to ESTO and Operations management.

Skills

airfoil design

root-cause analysis

cross-functional collaboration

communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Advanced degree in Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-07

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MI-HOLT-PLANT 5 ~ 1781 Holloway Dr ~ PLANT 5

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 certain necessary systems.

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.

Pratt & Whitney's Cold Section Engineering Support to Operations (ESTO) organization is seeking a goal-oriented, detail-focused Senior Design Engineer to join the Commercial Fan Blade Design Team in Holt, Michigan. This role supports production and engineering activities through technical problem-solving, quality improvement, engineering changes, and producibility initiatives. The engineer will collaborate with operations, quality, procurement, suppliers, and engineering Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) while developing expertise in airfoil design and production support.

What You Will Do:

• Plan and execute corrective actions, Quality Notifications (QNs), Class II engineering changes, Cost of Poor Quality initiatives, and producibility improvements to improve quality, cost, and production performance.
• Identify value-stream waste and recurring defects, perform root‑cause investigations, and implement sustainable corrective actions and process improvements.
• Work with cross‑functional teams including operations, quality, procurement, suppliers, and engineering SMEs to resolve production issues, support Material Review Board (MRB) activities, and assist Stop Delivery Order/Fleet Podding Notification investigations to closure.
• Develop technical expertise as an airfoil SME, serve as a primary contact for airfoil design activities, and progress toward Delegate Approver responsibilities for applicable hardware.
• Prepare and present technical status and recommendations to Cold Section Engineering (CSE), ESTO, and Operations management, while capturing lessons learned and establishing right‑sized, risk‑based analysis practices.

Travel Requirement: 10% | Domestic, International

What You Will Learn:

• Gain hands‑on experience supporting commercial fan blade and airfoil production.
• Develop expertise in QN management, Class II engineering changes, MRB, supplier support, and root‑cause investigations.
• Build proficiency in risk‑based engineering analysis and defect assessment.
• Develop cross‑functional leadership and supplier‑management skills through production improvement activities.
• Progress toward airfoil SME and Delegate Approver responsibilities for applicable hardware.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 5 years of engineering experience, or an Advanced degree in Engineering with 3 years of engineering experience. Relevant engineering experience in engineering design, manufacturing, production support, or technical problem‑solving.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Aerospace industry experience in a manufacturing environment, with commercial and military experience highly desirable.
• Working proficiency with Siemens NX, Teamcenter, SAP, and MS Office.
• Experience with fan blades, airfoils, MRB, engineering changes, supplier support, or manufacturing problem resolution.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, relationship‑building, and cultural‑awareness skills.

What We Offer:

• Eligible for Relocation.

Department / Segment Overview:

Engineering Support to Operations (ESTO) : ESTO provides dedicated support by eliminating quality notifications, escapes, works stops and enabling producibility and delivery of legacy and new parts, assemblies, modules, and engines. ESTO covers all engine programs and part families, enabling engine deliveries, first piece reviews, first article inspections, analysis automation, process certification. ESTO also supports the Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) initiative in Operations. Technical disciplines in ESTO include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, Product Definition, and Manufacturing Engineering.

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 o