Date Posted:

2026-02-26

Country:

United States of America:

Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-OBF1 ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG OBF1

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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?

What You Will Do:

Pratt & Whitney (P&W) is seeking a detail oriented, goal focused Technical Manager to lead the Vanes New Product Introduction (NPI) team. This role is a part of the “Hot Section Module Center” (HSMC) organization working on Turbine Airfoil Vanes. In this role the selected manager will be responsible for overseeing all new Turbine Vane designs through the life cycle of new programs, ensuring the progression of Process Development, Development Hardware Fabrication, Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL), Production Rate Readiness (PRR), and First Article Inspection. The selected candidates will have the opportunity to work in a fast pace and dynamic manufacturing environment on multiple different development programs at various phases of maturity. Programs include, but are not limited to, F135 Engine Core Upgrade, Geared Turbo Fan Time on Wing Upgrades, and Gen6 Advanced Military Research and Development.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical guidance managing a team of manufacturing engineers.
• Coach, train, and develop manufacturing engineers by developing and approving proficiency advancement of personnel.
• Partner with design engineering counterparts on producibility and industrialization considerations for new designs.
• Ensure the advancement of MRL and APQP activities.
• Utilize the Agile framework for managing and prioritizing tasks of the team.
• Create and manage schedules ensuring on time delivery of development and FAI hardware.
• Integrate with Quality, Operations, and Suppliers to ensure schedule needs are planned and executed.
• Communicate task status in a highly visible environment concisely and clearly.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and drive actions to closure.
• Up to 10% domestic travel may be required.
• Obtain and hold a Secret Level Security Clearance.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering / industrial management or other related Bachelors’ degree
• 7+ years operations or engineering experience
• 5+ years’ experience with advanced degree
• Experience and knowledge of machining and coating manufacturing processes
• Strong project management skills
• US Citizenship required due to requirement to obtain and maintain secret clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Previous operations management experience
• Agile project management and JIRA / Smartsheets experience
• Six Sigma certifications

Learn More & Apply Now:

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.

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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