Supplier Manufacturing Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-05-07

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

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?

What You Will Do:

Pratt & Whitney, a recognized leading producer of the world's most advanced commercial and military jet engines, is seeking a Supplier Manufacturing Engineer to join our organization.  The role will be in New Product Introductions (NPI) responsible for supporting the manufacture of new & experimental engine components by our supplier base.  This critical role will report to the Global Supply Chain Operational Excellence (OpX) organization and bridges design engineering and supply chain by driving technical excellence, process capability and continuous improvement with our manufacturing partners.

Responsibilities:

• Drive Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and assess Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) within P&W Supply Base.
• Collaborate with P&W’s Integrated Product Team (IPT) design engineering, quality and procurement to address manufacturability concerns and drive cost-effective solutions.
• Evaluate new engineering designs and changes to establish the MRL advancement plan and certification, including evaluations of tooling, equipment, special test and inspection requirements, to ensure smooth integration into the supplier’s production processes.
• Identify and provide guidance on manufacturing methods that will lead to strengthened process controls, increased throughput and improved quality at suppliers.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality or delivery issues.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field.
• U.S. citizenship
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing, special processes, inspection methods and process controls.  Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and quality standards.
• Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) methodologies.
• Background in root cause analysis and implementation of corrective/preventive actions.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools.
• Professional certifications such as Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or Lean Practitioner.

Learn More & Apply Now:

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended 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.

The salary range for this role is 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.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life in