Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX Pratt & Whitney Compression Systems Manufacturing Center in Middletown, CT is seeking a Special Process Manufacturing Engineer. This role owns complex rotating jet engine part processes, including surface treatment using robotic arms and tools.

The engineer will drive optimization, PFMEA, root-cause analysis, and cost reductions while collaborating with designers, QA and operations to boost yield and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline, with 5+ years in engineering/manufacturing/quality or a Master’s with 3+ years.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Experience managing multiple projects with competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Experience reading and interpreting complex blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct troubleshooting support to the manufacturing shop floor for assigned processes.
• Lead process optimization and control activities using PFMEA and related tools.
• Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions on non-conforming parts.
• Coordinate with design, QA, operations, and other stakeholders to improve first pass yield.

Skills

Robotics programming

Project management

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Solumina

SAP

UG/NX

Teamcenter

Minitab

Robot programming

Job description

Date Posted:
2026-09-16
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-130 ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 130
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:

Pratt & Whitney, Compression Systems Manufacturing Center (CSMC) in Middletown, Connecticut is seeking a Special Process Manufacturing Engineer. CSMC makes complex rotating jet engine parts for military and commercial applications, i.e. F135 Engine, F100 Engine, Geared Turbofan, PW4000, etc.

With specific process ownership, the Senior Manufacturing Engineer will provide direct troubleshooting support to the manufacturing shop floor and drive improvement across those specific manufacturing processes; robotic programmer for special process group which include surface treatment using robotic arms & tools for shot peening, brush deburr, and media finish.

Identify & implement process optimization & process control methods to eliminate quality turn backs/escapes and reduce overall product costs through the specific process.

Significant interaction with product designers, tool designers, quality assurance, systems designers, and other stakeholders is required to improve first pass yield through manufacturing processes

Perform Root cause analysis and corrective actions on non-conforming products for responsible processes using statistical analysis tools and other methods as necessary

Drive targeted manufacturing process optimization activities using MRL tools such as Process Control Plans and PFMEA

The discipline and follow-through to fully document problem statements, observations, conclusions, calculations and recommendations.

Support the project pipeline process to select, prioritize and scope projects to business objectives, integrated with other continuous improvement activities and CORE (Customer Oriented Results and Excellence) initiatives.

Schedule and facilitate periodic project reviews and ensure validation. Use effective scorecards and metrics to ensure progress.

Lead significant projects critical to improve manufacturing process capability & quality performance through the assigned processes

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related technical discipline and 5 or more years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations, quality, shop floor or similar environment OR a Master's degree and 3 or more years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing, quality, shop floor or similar environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products
• Experience managing multiple projects with competing priorities in a constantly fluctuating work environment
• Experience reading and interpreting complex blueprints
• Experience in a Manufacturing Shop Environment
• Experience programming and troubleshooting various robots (Fanuc, ABB, Motoman, etc.)

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Six Sigma project leadership/management/coaching experience preferred
• Experience in project management tools like MS Projects
• Previous experience with PW software tools like Solumina, and SAP
• Experience in using UG/NX, and Team Center software suites
• Experience in using Minitab and other statistical software for analysis
• Previous experience with working on Rotating Gas Turbine Parts

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 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.

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