Hole Drill Manufacturing Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-05-07

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

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 an experienced, proactive, and goal-oriented professional for a Laser Hole Drill and Airflow Process Manufacturing Engineer role.

This position would require that the candidate provides technical ownership of hole drill 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. This engineering position is responsible for laser hole drill processes, airflow inspection process, and other cooling hole inspection methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and sustain laser drilling processes for turbine blade airfoil components. Owner of end-to-end laser process which also includes airflow, thermal imaging system, laser prep, etc...
• Support airflow inspection processes throughout the shop.
• Define process parameters, tooling, fixtures in accordance with established engineering design.
• Provide on-floor technical support and troubleshooting in collaboration with operations.
• Create, maintain, and improve PFMEA and control plans for grind process.
• 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.

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
• NC Programming
• 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

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 working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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.

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