Senior NPI Baffles Manufacturing Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-04-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-OBF1 400 Main St BLDG OBF1

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 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:

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a highly motivated Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support the Baffles Business Unit for the New Product Introduction (NPI) team in Hot Section Module Center.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to work in a high technology, advanced program environment incorporating the latest manufacturing readiness assessment tools on commercial and military turbine hardware. They will partner with engineering, operations, and suppliers to evaluate the most efficient and cost-effective process design. The ideal candidate will develop manufacturing process alternatives based on improved manufacturability and producibility. Primary location in East Hartford CT and up to 10% travel may be required.

Responsibilities:

• Develop tooling and fixturing, process parameters, and controls to create a capable and stable process
• Build and maintain shop floor work instructions for development hardware
• Perform technology and process development tasks; including, first piece runs, measurement system analysis and capability assessments
• Implementation of lean process improvements activities to meet schedule and cost targets
• Coordination and communication with Engineering on Manufacturing capabilities, development timelines, and manufacturing readiness
• Create and manage project plans to meet key deadlines and milestones
• Own Manufacturing Readiness (MRL) progression of select hardware

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience in operations, manufacturing engineering or similar experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written), work and relate with people at all levels of the organization and be self-sufficient.
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Must be a US Citizen due to Government Contracts

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience in sheet metal manufacturing and/or die creation, preferably on aerospace hardware
• Proficiency in the application of continuous improvement tools: Process Certification, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, PFMEA, Six Sigma and/or Red-X

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

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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