Finish End Manufacturing Engineer (Onsite)

Company: RTX
Location: East Hartford
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Date Posted: 2026-02-17 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC 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 is seeking a proactive and goal-oriented professional for a Finish End Process Manufacturing Engineer role in the Hot Section Module Center turbine blades business unit. This position would require that the candidate provides technical ownership of a variety of processes in a unionized aerospace manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for process development, sustainment, and continuous improvement while working in partnership with represented hourly employees, operations leadership, and other supporting organizations. Processes involved with this position include peen finishing, balance inspections, robotic deburr, and robot controlled flush systems. This is an exciting opportunity to learn many skills! Finish End Manufacturing Engineer's responsibilities include: Develop, optimize, and sustain shot peen, robotic deburr, and robotic flush processes for turbine blade airfoil components. Own advanced inspection processes (blade measured length, moment weight, frequency mode analysis) to ensure world class quality blades are delivered to engine assembly. Provide on-floor technical support and troubleshooting in collaboration with operations. Create, maintain, and improve PFMEA and control plans for various processes. Lead process capability improvements, scrap reduction, and yield improvement initiatives. Author and maintain process work instructions for robust processing standards. Support new product introduction (NPI) and process qualification activities. Partner with Quality Engineering to ensure compliance with AS9100, and internal standards Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation. Identify & implement process optimization & control methods to eliminate/prevent quality turn backs /escapes and reduce overall product costs. Use statistical analysis tools to perform Root cause analysis and corrective actions on non-conforming product. Self-discipline to work collaboratively and independently, follow-through to fully document problem statements, observations, conclusions, calculations, and recommendations. Lead significant projects critical to improve manufacturing process capability & quality performance. Participate in manufacturing process councils that drive systemic process improvements through baselining current process performance and developing continuous improvement actions to improve process standards. Drive manufacturing process technology development, including process modeling, through identification of opportunities to advancing MRL through to production implementation. Participate in manufacturing reviews, cold starts, new product introduction and manufacturing standard work improvements. Manage yield improvements and new geometry introduction, while working on Identify lead-time/cost reduction & waste elimination opportunities in the supply base. What You Will Learn Exciting manufacturing processes and techniques developed by P&W for the production of turbine blades. Siemens NX modeling, including the opportunity to advance process modeling methods. Technical and effective work instruction creation to enable robust process. Aerospace quality standards and procedures critical to controlling world class product. Statistical understanding of process control and capability. P&W provides multiple resources to advance an engineers Six Sigma journey. Qualifications You Must Have A Bachelor's degree in engineering required w/ 2 years’ experience. Preference: Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Metallurgical Engineering or Material Science US Citizenship is required Qualifications We Prefer GD&T, blueprint reading Siemens NX – Drafting, modeling, CAM Tool design Statistical Process Control Strong Project Management skills Lean Manufacturing, ACE, CORE, Six Sigma, Red X, RCCA, problem solving, process control methodologies Process knowledge NDT inspection techniques (FPI, X-ray). General knowledge of NC machines, spindles, axis, drives, scales (FANUC or Siemens) Technical writing, communications skills J/C Export Control Knowledge 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. Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. This means that responsibilities of the job need to be performed onsite on a regular basis. Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility. Requires theoretical to advanced knowledge of work area typically obtained through University Degree combined with experience. Practical knowledge of RTX projects, programs or systems with the ability to make enhancements and leverage in daily work. Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience. Engineering/Other Technical Positions:Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics(STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms

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