Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-07-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-130 ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 130

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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's 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.

Pratt & Whitney, Compression Systems Manufacturing Center (CSMC) in Middletown, Connecticut is seeking a Process Manufacturing Engineer. CSMC makes complex rotating jet engine parts for military and commercial applications.

What You Will Do:

With specific process ownership, the Senior Manufacturing Engineer will provide direct troubleshooting support to the manufacturing shop floor and drive improvement across those specific manufacturing processes. Processes include conventional machining (Milling, Turning, Drilling, etc.) and Special Manufacturing processes (Surface Treatment, Coatings, Welding, etc.)

• Identify & implement process optimization & process control methods to eliminate quality turn backs/escapes and reduce overall product costs through the specific process.

• Interact with product designers, tool designers, quality assurance, systems designers, and other stakeholders is required to improve first pass yield through manufacturing processes

• Perform Root cause analysis and corrective actions on non-conforming products for responsible processes using statistical analysis tools and other methods as necessary

• Drive targeted manufacturing process optimization activities using MRL tools such as Process Control Plans and PFMEA

• The discipline and follow-through to fully document problem statements, observations, conclusions, calculations and recommendations.

• Support the project pipeline process to select, prioritize and scope projects to business objectives, integrated with other continuous improvement activities and CORE (Customer Oriented Results and Excellence) initiatives.

• Schedule and facilitate periodic project reviews and ensure validation. Use effective scorecards and metrics to ensure progress.

• Lead projects critical to improve manufacturing process capability & quality performance through the assigned processes undefined

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering and 5 or more years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations, quality, shop floor or similar environment OR a Master's degree and 3 or more years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing, quality, shop floor or similar environment

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products

• Experience managing multiple projects with competing priorities in a constantly fluctuating work environment

• Experience reading and interpreting complex blueprints

• Experience in a Manufacturing Shop Environment

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Six Sigma project leadership/management/coaching experience

• Experience in project management tools like MS Projects

• Previous experience with PW software tools like Solumina, and SAP

• Experience in using UG/NX, and Team Center software suites

• Experience in using Minitab and other statistical software for analysis

• Experience with working on Rotating Gas Turbine Parts

• Experience in Conventional Manufacturing processes

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

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the