Supplier Manufacturing Engineer (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 101,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Supplier Manufacturing Engineer to enhance jet engine production. This role involves working closely with suppliers to improve manufacturing processes, ensuring quality and efficiency in producing complex engine parts. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background and a passion for continuous improvement. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration, where your contributions will directly influence the future of aviation. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an exciting opportunity for driven professionals.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in manufacturing engineering or 5 years with an advanced degree.
• U.S. citizenship required for access to sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing processes for complex jet engine parts.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance quality and reduce costs.
• Evaluate supplier readiness and provide urgent support for critical issues.

Skills

Manufacturing Processes

Lean Manufacturing

Process Improvement

Engineering Design

Supplier Management

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

MRL Tools

PFMEA

Process Control Plan

Job description

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Location:

PW100: East Hartford 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 USA

Date Posted:

2025-04-11

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW100: East Hartford 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

This position is within Pratt & Whitney’s Connecticut based Fan Module Center manufacturing engineering organization. The manufacturing engineer will support part manufacturing in our supplier base as we ramp production on our Geared Turbo Fan and F135 engine programs along with delivering spare parts for our legacy military and commercial engines.



This position is for an experienced engineer to provide guidance and expertise at our various suppliers producing the various Hot/Cold Section Module Suppliers.

What You Will Do:

• Support suppliers various manufacturing processing and methods required to manufacture complex jet engine parts.
• Supporting suppliers with manufacturing methods and processes necessary for machining, sheet metal, forming, forging and processing on complex engine parts.
• Provide manufacturing producibility input to designs and part family process standards
• Identifying and addressing long term recommendations that will lead to a reduction in throughput times and increase quality.
• Evaluate supplier manufacturing readiness and proactively support and resolve readiness issues
• Identify & implement supplier process improvements that increase output and reduce overall costs, including automation and robotics
• Review process yields and rates, and make suggestions for improvement
• Participate on manufacturing reviews, transitions, new product introduction reviews, and manufacturing standard work improvements
• Provide manufacturing process options, propose trade studies, evaluate manufacturing process maturity
• Evaluate tooling, special test and inspections concepts and equipment
• Participate in lean manufacturing initiatives that support continuous process improvement
• Provide urgent manufacturing support for critical supply issues and troubleshooting quality issues and assist suppliers with root cause and corrective actions.
• Have a working knowledge of improving manufacturing processes with utilizing manufacturing readiness level (MRL) tools such as PFMEA, Process Control Plan, Yield Curve, etc.
• Up to 30% travel (domestic and international)
  
  

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field and 8 years of experience; or an advanced degree with 5 years of experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
  
  

What is my role type? In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment.

This role is:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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