Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (P4) – Onsite

Date Posted:

2026-04-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

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 opportunities 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's Hot Section Engineering Support to Operations (HSE ESTO) is seeking a goal-oriented, detail-focused Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to work for the Turbine Airfoil Casting Team (TACT) with a primary focus on supporting the airfoil casting tooling qualification process as defined per PW-QA 6078, which is necessary to ensure the quality of P&W's engines.  In addition, the TACT supports process improvement efforts at casting suppliers and evaluates nonconformance in support of product delivery.  

What You Will Do:

• Execute and drive to closure all TACT engineering tasks in support of airfoil casting tooling qualifications and on-time delivery of airfoil castings.
• Prepare and present status and technical content to upper management, program management, and other stakeholders.
• Guide and mentor team members and grow the technical proficiency of the team to develop CIPT delegate approvers for turbine airfoils across programs.        
• Disposition of airfoil casting tooling qualification packages per PW-QA 6078
• Establish best practices for defect assessment and defining “Right-size Analysis” through risk-based decision-making process.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams including operations, quality, procurement, and engineering discipline SMEs to drive root cause investigations, develop associated corrective actions, and implement product and process improvements.
• Address time-critical quality issues to support engine and module delivery.
• Develop Class II engineering change packages to improve quality, cost, and productivity metrics; Incorporate Pro-Cert methodology and data-driven decision-making into Class II process.
• Drive continuous improvement into the product development cycle and design of next-generation hardware. 
• Travel Requirement: 10%  (Domestic and International).

Qualifications You Must Have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years of experience in engineering, or an Advanced degree and 5 years of experience in engineering.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering.
• Experience working in the Aerospace Industry in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience providing engineering support of development and/or production hardware for gas turbine engine components.
• Experience with GD&T ASME Y14.5M-1994.
• Previous Airfoils design or manufacturing experience.
• Working proficiency with Teamcenter, SAP and NX.

What We Offer:

• Eligible for Relocation

Learn More & Apply Now!

Engineering Support to Operations (ESTO): ESTO provides dedicated support by eliminating quality notifications, escapes, works stops and enabling producibility and delivery of legacy and new parts, assemblies, modules, and engines. ESTO covers all engine programs and part families, enabling engine deliveries, first piece reviews, first article inspections, analysis automation, process certification. ESTO also supports the Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) initiative in Operations. Technical disciplines in ESTO include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, Product Definition, and Manufacturing Engineering.

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 workin