Senior Product Manufacturing Engineer

Pratt & Whitney; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in Connecticut seeks a Senior Product Manufacturing Engineer to support CSMC manufacturing operations and drive first pass yield improvements using MRL tools. You will own the manufacturing value stream for a part family, collaborate with IPT, and apply PFMEA, Control Plans, Gage R&R, and data analysis.

The role requires a BS in a STEM field with 5+ years in manufacturing (or MS with 3+ years), U.S. citizenship, and hands-on experience in a shop environment.

Qualifications

• BS in a STEM field with 5+ years in manufacturing (or MS with 3+ years).
• U.S. citizenship required due to government contracts.
• Experience reading complex blueprints and managing priorities.
• Proficient MS Office suite; strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing shop floor and drive process improvements across the value stream.
• Act as IPT manufacturing POC, coordinating with multiple engineering disciplines.
• Lead projects to reduce Cost of Poor Quality and increase throughput using PM tools.
• Document statements, observations, calculations and recommendations clearly.

Skills

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Blueprint reading

Education

B.S. in STEM field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Solumina

SAP

UG/NX

Teamcenter

MS Projects/Smartsheets

Minitab

Job description

Location: US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-220A ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 220A

Date Posted: 2026-10-13

Country: United States of America

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 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

The Senior Product Manufacturing Engineer will provide support to CSMC manufacturing operations and drive improvement for increasing first pass yield using MRL tools such as PFMEA, Process Map, Control Plan, Gage R&R and rigorous data analysis on Major Rotating Parts.

The Senior Product Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for the entire manufacturing value stream of a specific part or part family. The scope of this role will include PW internal shop and may also include supply chain support components on the assigned part family.

Responsibilities

• With specific parts ownership, provide direct support to the manufacturing shop floor and drive manufacturing process improvements across multiple process steps that span the full value stream of the parts
• As a key member of the Integrated Product Team (IPT), and the primary manufacturing point-of-contact (POC) for a specific part family, engage Process Manufacturing Engineers, Design Engineers, Project Engineers, Quality Engineers, and Structural Engineers to perform Root Cause analysis and implement appropriate Corrective Actions
• Identify, track, and coordinate execution of projects that support reducing Cost of Poor Quality, and improve operational capacity using project management tools in a multidisciplinary environment
• Drive targeted manufacturing process optimization activities through MRL tools such as Value Stream Mapping, Process Flow Diagram, PFMEA, Control Plans, Measurement Systems Analysis, Yield & Cost Curves and Qualification Plans
• Drive KPC management and leverage PPAP elements for increasing First Pass Yield across the manufacturing value stream
• Fully document problem statements, observations, conclusions, calculations and recommendations
• Communicate to and work with senior management for risk escalation and risk mitigation plans
• Support the project pipeline process to select, prioritize and scope projects to increase First Pass Yield and throughput across the value stream

Qualifications You Must Have

• B.S. in a STEM field and minimum 5 years’ experience in Manufacturing related field or master’s degree with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Manufacturing related field.
• U.S. Citizenship is required due to government contracts
• Experience managing multiple competing priorities simultaneously
• Experience reading and interpreting complex blueprints
• Effective team player with strong interpersonal skills capable of influencing, and getting cooperation from other disciplines
• Experience in a Manufacturing Shop Environment
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office computer software including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills

Qualifications We Prefer

• Six Sigma project leadership/management/coaching experience preferred
• Experience in project management tools like MS Projects, or Smartsheets
• Experience with PW software tools like Solumina and SAP
• Experience in using UG/NX and Teamcenter software suites
• Proficiency in statistics, data analytics, DOE, and multivariate statistics
• Experience in using Minitab and other statistical software for analysis
• Previous experience with working on Rotating Gas Turbine Parts

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.

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 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.