Sr. Principal Manufacturing Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-02-20

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-220A ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 220A

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

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, Compression Systems Manufacturing Center (CSMC) in Middletown, Connecticut is seeking Manufacturing Engineers in two different role types: Product Manufacturing Engineer, and Process Manufacturing Engineer. There are multiple positions open for both role types in CSMC.

Product Manufacturing Engineer responsibilities:

• With specific parts ownership, this role will provide support to the business for identifying and implementing manufacturing process improvements across multiple process steps that span the full manufacturing value stream of the assigned parts.
• As a key member of the Integrated Product Team (IPT), and the primary manufacturing point of contact (POC) for a specific part family engage Process Manufacturing Engineers, Design Engineers, Project Engineers, Quality Engineers, and Structural Engineers to meet our delivery commitments to the customer  
• Identify, track, and coordinate execution of projects that support reducing Cost of Poor Quality, and improve operational capacity using project management skills in a multi-disciplined environment
• Drive targeted manufacturing process optimization activities using Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) tools such as Process Flow Diagram, PFMEA, Process Control Plans, Measurement Systems Analysis, Yield & Cost curves, etc.
• Drive Key Product Characteristics (KPC) Management and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) elements for increasing First Pass Yield across the Manufacturing Value Stream
• Support the project pipeline process to select, prioritize and scope projects to increase First Pass Yield and throughput across the value stream
• With specific process ownership, this role 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.
• Significant interaction 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
• Support the project pipeline process to select, prioritize and scope projects to business objectives, integrated with other continuous improvement activities and ACE/CORE initiatives.
• Schedule and facilitate periodic project reviews and ensure validation. Use effective scorecards and metrics to ensure progress.
• Lead significant projects critical to improve manufacturing process capability & quality performance through the assigned processes

Qualifications You Must Have:

• B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace/Manufacturing Engineering or related field and 10 years’ experience in Manufacturing related field or Master’s degree with a minimum of 7 years’ experience in Manufacturing related field.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• Experience managing multiple competing priorities simultaneously
• Experience reading and interpreting