Welding & Brazing Manufacturing Engineer (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is looking for a highly skilled Welding & Brazing Manufacturing Engineer located in Hartford, CT. This role involves supporting advanced joining technologies primarily for OEM operations, with the aim of improving turbine engine joining technologies within aerospace manufacturing.

The ideal candidate will have substantial expertise in welding and brazing, alongside a strong understanding of manufacturing engineering principles. Skills required include process validation, project leadership, and experience with automated welding systems. This opportunity includes competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or shop operations.
• 5+ years of aerospace experience in brazing and welding processes.
• Experience programming or supporting automated joining systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert for advanced brazing and welding processes.
• Develop, validate, and implement new welding and brazing technologies.
• Lead capital equipment projects from specification to production.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Brazing processes

Welding technologies

Lean methodologies

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials, or Welding Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

CAD/CAM

Job description

Location: Hartford, CT (US-CT-EAST, 400 Main St, BLDG J)

Job Type: Onsite. Citizenship: U.S. citizenship required. Security Clearance: None not required.

What You Will Do

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a highly skilled Welding & Brazing Manufacturing Engineer to lead and support advanced joining technologies, primarily for Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) operations, with additional support for Maintenance Repair Operations (MRO) activities. This role is ideal for an experienced technical leader who thrives in complex aerospace manufacturing environments and wants to help shape the future of turbine engine joining technologies. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to develop, validate, and optimize welding and brazing processes critical to Pratt & Whitney’s next‑generation propulsion systems. You will join the Manufacturing Processes and Advanced Technology (MPAT) group within the Operational Excellence Organization.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert for advanced brazing and welding processes across Pratt & Whitney’s Core Manufacturing Engineering organization.
• Collaborate with Brazing & Welding Fellow to lead Joining Technologies Council initiatives, including co‑leading meetings and improving standard work.
• Develop, validate, and implement new welding and brazing technologies, including automated welding cells, furnace brazing systems, and modernization of joining processes.
• Lead capital equipment projects from specification through installation and release to production.
• Partner with internal sites and suppliers to create PFMEAs, control plans, and ensure Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) progression for high‑risk joining operations.
• Reduce scrap, rework, repairs, quality escapes, and cost of poor quality (COPQ) through effective root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
• Support process investigations, technical escalations, and continuous improvement efforts in welding and brazing.
• Participate in assessments of joining process capability, readiness, equipment health, and supplier capability, presenting results to stakeholders and leadership.
• Develop and maintain processes for new product introductions, including First Article Inspection and control of manufacturing software.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including quality, design engineering, IPTs, operations, tool design, weld test lab, and NDT inspection.
• Contribute to lean/CORE initiatives to improve efficiency, safety, and cost performance.
• Develop curriculum and deliver training to enhance workforce capabilities and ensure knowledge transfer.
• As needed develop, review, and maintain work instructions to align with operational standards and best practices.

What You Will Learn

• Advanced aerospace joining technologies, including laser welding, TIG/GTAW, electron beam welding, vacuum brazing, and induction brazing.
• Best practices in heat‑treat interactions, cleaning, metallurgy, automation, process control, and precision fixturing.
• Hands‑on problem solving in high‑mix aerospace manufacturing and MRO environments.
• Cross‑functional collaboration across global supply chain, operations, and engineering teams.
• Enterprise‑wide Pratt & Whitney business processes, including the CORE Operating System, Leadership Operating Model, and cross‑functional areas such as Material Control Labs, Engineering Support to Operations, Quality, and Engineering Source Approval.

Qualifications

You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials, Welding Engineering, or related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or shop operations.
• 5+ years of aerospace experience in brazing, welding, or joining processes (TIG/GTAW, laser, electron beam, vacuum brazing, induction).
• Experience programming or supporting automated joining systems, robotics, welding controls, or furnace controls.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

We Prefer:

• Advanced engineering degree (MS or PhD).
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, ACE/CORE, Red X, SPC, and RCCA methodologies.
• Familiarity with Siemens NX, CAD/CAM, 3D modeling, NC programming, and GD&T.
• Experience with NDT techniques such as visual, FPI and X‑ray inspection.

Benefits

• 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.
• Eligibility for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs depending on level and collective‑bargaining agreement.

EEO Statement

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.