Senior Project Engineer - Onsite

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford, CT, is seeking a Senior Project Engineer for the ESTO organization. You will lead producibility projects across the value stream for commercial fan blade programs, collaborating with operations, quality, procurement, suppliers, and SMEs to solve technical challenges.

You will manage multiple projects, lead cross-functional teams including international members, oversee production support and data reporting, and develop expertise in airfoil knowledge and program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 5 years of engineering experience, or an Advanced degree with 3 years of engineering experience.
• Relevant experience in engineering project management, manufacturing, production support, or technical problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects across the value stream, aligned with technical and business objectives.
• Lead cross-functional teams, including international members, to resolve issues effectively.
• Oversee producibility projects, production support, and escape management.
• Coordinate data management and reporting to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Support outsourcing initiatives by managing vendor relationships and deliverables.
• Analyze data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for process improvements.
• Present project updates and recommendations to senior management.

Skills

Engineering project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or Advanced degree)

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-OBF2 ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG OBF2

Date Posted: 2026-10-23 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-OBF2 ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG OBF2 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. Pratt & Whitney’s Cold Section Engineering Support to Operations (ESTO) organization is seeking a goal‑oriented, detail‑focused Senior Project Engineer to join the Commercial Fan Blade Project Team in East Hartford, CT. This role supports production and engineering activities through technical problem‑solving, quality improvement, engineering changes, and producibility initiatives through the entire value stream. The engineer will collaborate with operations, quality, procurement, suppliers, and engineering Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) while developing expertise in project management, airfoil technical knowledge, and production support. As a Senior Project Engineer, you will play a critical role in managing producibility projects, supporting production, and driving cross‑functional collaboration to resolve technical challenges. You will lead efforts to ensure project objectives are met while coordinating across teams, including international members.

What You Will Do

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with technical and business objectives
• Lead cross-functional teams, including international team members, to address and resolve issues effectively
• Oversee producibility projects, production support, and escape management
• Coordinate data management activities to ensure accurate and timely reporting
• Support outsourcing initiatives by managing vendor relationships and deliverables
• Analyze data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for process improvements
• Present project updates, technical content, and recommendations to senior management
• Travel Requirement: 20% | Domestic, International

What You Will Learn

• Gain hands‑on experience supporting commercial fan blade and airfoil production, working directly with manufacturing and quality teams
• Develop expertise in engineering project management, cross‑functional team leadership, Quality Notification (QN) management, Class II engineering changes, supplier support, and root‑cause investigations
• Build proficiency in risk‑based engineering analysis, defect assessment, and continuous production improvement initiatives
• Strengthen cross‑functional leadership and supplier‑management capabilities through active engagement in production optimization and issue‑resolution activities
• Progress toward IPT (Integrated Product Team) Leader, Program annual budget management, Airfoil Subject Matter Expert (SME) proficiency, 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 project management, 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
• Experience with program budget management and annual planning
• Strong communication, interpersonal, relationship-building, and cultural-awareness skills

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.

• 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 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.

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