Source Approval Engineer, Forging (Remote)

Date Posted:

2026-04-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

Position Role Type:

Remote

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

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

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do:

• After completing an ESA specific training program, you will be responsible for performing ESA services primarily for external suppliers located both domestically and internationally.
• Specific tasks include assessing part forging processes for compliance to product definition data and engineering design intent, resulting in the disposition of requests for initial approvals, changes and inadvertent variations. 
• Assessment activity will involve defining approval plans, performing on-site witnessing of processes, reviewing processing documentation and process simulations, analyzing mechanical test data and metallurgical findings, and using statistical tools to determine process capability.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• BS or MS in Metallurgy, Materials Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is required and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
• Experience and knowledge of large structural forgings and/or rolled ring forgings.  

Qualifications We Prefer:

• An understanding of P&W’s design, manufacturing and quality systems, or experience with the ESA approval process, is a plus. 
• Knowledge of associated shop practices, alloy working methods and tooling, nickel and titanium metallurgy, metallurgical evaluation methods, mechanical property testing techniques, heat treatment, process simulations and statistical evaluation techniques, are desired.
• Excellent interpersonal and teaming skills required for interfacing with people of diverse backgrounds and personalities. The ability to work well in a fast paced production type environment and the ability to rapidly react to business needs, are requirements.  Good analytical and observational skills are also requirements. Must be able to work in a self-directed manner and be willing to occasionally provide coverage during off-hours, as business demands dictate.
• Job requires periodic travel to supplier locations.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

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, fl