CORE Coatings Manufacturing Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-06-08



Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-J ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG J

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's 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

We are seeking a highly motivated, technically talented individual, who has a true desire to work in a dynamic operations environment to support our Core Manufacturing Engineering Organization as a Manufacturing Engineer expert for coating processes such as Air Plasma Spray, HVOF, Wire Spray, Anti-gal, Sermatel, and many other aerospace coating systems. This position can include up to 30% travel.

As a Coating Process ME you will work as part of OpX Core ME to provide Manufacturing Engineering technical support to PW Coating sites and external suppliers as we continue to increase production on our Geared Turbofan and F135 engine programs. This position will be based in E. Hartford, CT and is an on-site role supporting OEM & MRO sites including external suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Support Pratt & Whitney’s Core Manufacturing Engineering (ME) Organization as a subject-matter expert for coating processes including Air Plasma Spray, HVOF, Wire Spray, Anti-Gal, Sermatel, and other aerospace coating technologies.
• Collaborate with the Coating Fellow to drive initiatives of the PW Coating Process Council, including co-leading council meetings and improving standard work.
• Develop and implement new coating technologies and lead related capital equipment projects.
• Partner with PW coating sites and suppliers to develop PFMEAs and process control plans that support Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) progression for high‑risk processes.
• Lead and support manufacturing engineering efforts focused on reducing scrap, rework, repairs, and coating-related quality escapes.
• Independently coach internal and external coating sites to resolve escalations and identify manufacturing engineering solutions.
• Conduct root cause analysis, corrective action planning, and mistake‑proofing activities for coating-related processes and tooling.
• Participate in assessments of technical, quality, manufacturing capability, and capacity, and communicate findings effectively to stakeholders and leadership.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of manufacturing engineering and shop operations experience, or an advanced degree in related field with minimum of 7 years of experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on technical expertise in thermal spray coating processes.
• Experience programming Fanuc/ABB robots and CNC systems used in thermal spray booths.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM and 3D modeling tools is a plus.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials, or a related discipline.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail‑oriented approach with strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Energetic, flexible, ethical, creative, and collaborative working style.

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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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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