Manufacturing Engineering

• Advanced Coating Technologies

Position Details

Date Posted: 2025-10-08

Country: United States of America

Location: PW177: Advanced Coating Technologies, 60 Turner Dr, Suite 1, Middletown, NY, 10941 USA

Role Type: Onsite

Security Clearance: None/Not Required

Salary Range: $66,000 USD - $130,000 USD

Requirements

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

About the Role

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?

The Pratt & Whitney Hot Section Module Center Manufacturing Engineering Organization is seeking a highly motivated individual to support the production of turbine airfoils.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day leadership, direction & coordination of Pratt & Whitney support organizations and suppliers focusing on application of advanced coating systems
• Process development, staffing and training, as well as the installation and startup of advanced coating equipment, which includes surface preparation and overlay coating finishing equipment
• Create technical requirements and optimize process parameters required to support the overlay coating processes
• Support and setup of the organizational infrastructure within the manufacturing environment ranging from business data collection and design of suitable metrics to characterize plant performance, to the operational details of material and part flow during the advanced coating process
• Policy creation and deployment in the areas of EHS, lean manufacturing, quality, cost reduction, and customer satisfaction
• Keep current on status and recent developments in the plant / industry / profession
• Embrace CORE, promote principles and contribute to achieving/maintaining goals as a team
• Ensure World Class safety culture is maintained and respond to all EH&S requirements promptly
• Promote corporate code of ethical standards and business practice and company policies

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial, Materials Science, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering
• 5+ years related experience (a comparable combination of education & experience will be considered)
• Excellent customer service skills required providing a high level of service to satisfy/fulfill internal or external needs accurately in a timely manner
• Ability to work in a high energy, fast paced manufacturing environment with the ability to adapt to changing business conditions

Preferred:

• Experience with thermal barrier coatings (Electron Beam Physical Vapor Deposition-EBPVD) or plasma spraying process (Air Plasma Spray-APS)
• Six Sigma green or black belt training and/or lean manufacturing training

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 and Benefits

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, and 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 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.

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.