Senior Product Manufacturing Engineer

Prattwhitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 86,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Product Manufacturing Engineer to lead Manufacturing Readiness for Turbine Airfoils Castings within the Operations organization. You will execute COPQ projects, support shop quality improvements, and drive PFMEA, MSA and control plans to elevate supplier and internal performance.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with suppliers, internal teams, and continuous improvement activities, with a strong focus on manufacturing stability and product quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 5 years of relevant experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Engineering, or Quality; OR Advanced Degree with relevant experience.
• Experience working with suppliers and leading continuous improvement activities.
• U.S. Citizenship is required due to government contracts.
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written), work with people at all levels, and be self-sufficient.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Able to use Minitab and other statistical software.

Responsibilities

• Drive manufacturing risk identification, mitigation and improvements to quality performance.
• Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions using statistical tools.
• Participate in manufacturing reviews, transitions, and new product introduction.
• Participate in supplier assessments for technical and manufacturing capability and quality.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Supplier liaison

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Advanced degree

Tools

Minitab

MS Office

DOE

Job description

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 is seeking an experienced, proactive, and goal-oriented professional to lead Manufacturing Readiness for Turbine Airfoils Castings in the Operations organization. The Product Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for execution of COPQ Projects, shop support and execution of MRL Assessments (PFMEA, Measurement System Analysis & Control Plans among others) to improve Supplier and Internal Shop Quality and delivery signature. Scope of this role will include both Pratt & Whitney internal shop and supply chain components.

What You Will Do

As part of the Integrated Product Team, drive manufacturing risk identification, mitigation and improvements to quality performance using Problem Solving Methodologies (DMAIC, 8D, Fishbone Diagrams, PFMEA and Process Controls). Use statistical analysis tools to perform Root cause analysis and corrective actions on non-conforming product. Participate in manufacturing reviews, transitions, new product introduction and manufacturing standard work improvements. Participate in Supplier assessments for technical and manufacturing capability and quality.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 5 years of prior relevant experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Engineering, or Quality; OR Advanced Degree with prior relevant experience via Research, Internships or COOP’s.
• Experience working with suppliers and leading continuous improvement activities.
• U.S. Citizenship is required due to government contracts.
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written), work and relate with people at all levels of the organization and be self-sufficient.
• Excellent knowledge of MS office computer software including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Able to use Minitab and other statistical software.

Qualifications We Value

• Investment Casting experience preferred
• Manufacturing of Aerospace Turbine Airfoil Components preferred
• Proficiency in statistics, data analytics, DOE, and multivariate statistics using Minitab or other statistical software
• Six Sigma or Project Management Certification preferred

Role Type and Working Arrangement

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 is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

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.

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
• 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 is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.