Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Position Details

Date Posted: 2025-11-25

Country: United States of America

Location: PW102: Middletown Aircraft Rd P.O. Box 611, Middletown, CT, 06457 USA

Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizenship Requirement: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance: None/Not Required

About Pratt & Whitney

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. Because transformation begins from within, we're seeking the people to drive it. At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up.

What You Will Do

The Senior 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.

• Assume responsibility for the entire manufacturing value stream of a specific part or part family
• Scope includes PW internal shop and may include supply chain support components on the assigned part family
• 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
• Serve 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 for 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 multi-disciplined 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 plan
• Drive KPC Management and PPAP elements for increasing First Pass Yield across the Manufacturing Value Stream
• Fully document problem statements, observations, conclusions, calculations and recommendations
• 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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and minimum 5 years' experience in an engineering, manufacturing, quality or closely related industrial environment, OR a Master's degree and minimum 3 years' experience in an engineering, manufacturing, quality or closely related industrial environment
• Demonstrated technical proficiency in complex manufacturing activities
• Experience reading and interpreting drawings and industry specifications
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles (Kaizen events or experience with a continuous improvement programs)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office computer software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

• Six Sigma project leadership/management/coaching experience
• Experience in project management tools (MS Projects, or Smartsheet's)
• Experience with PW software tools like Solumina and SAP
• Experience in using UG/NX and Team Center 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

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.

Compensation

Salary Range: $82,000 USD - $164,000 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.

Benefits

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 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.

Additional Information

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

About RTX

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.