Producibility Engineer I - Engineering Support to Operations (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-08-06



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-130 ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 130



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

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

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.

Cold Section Engineering Support to Operations (ESTO) is seeking an Engineer I to be a part of our Producibility Engineering Department.

Pratt & Whitney Cold Section Engineering (CSE) is seeking a, detailed-focused Design Engineer to work for focusing in major rotating components, Engineering Support To Operations (ESTO) Team based in Middletown, CT. In this role you will be involved with various production support activities related to commercial or military products.

What You Will Do

• Plan and manage corrective action activities that address Quality Notifications and result in cost reduction.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate technical solutions and deliver results.
• Work with the team to help eliminate repeat analysis through proactively addressing repeat quality issues. Capture ESTO producibility lessons learned. Learn the skills to eventually become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for applicable part families and engine hardware.
• Help prepare status and technical content to Component Integrated Product Team (CIPT), CSE/ESTO management and Program management.
• Assist producibility leads for F135 & Gear Turbo Fan rotating hardware on critical airplane engine programs.
• Work with manufacturing/quality/CIPT focals to identify and implement process and product definition updates.
• Perform detailed design and analyses for compression system hardware and will work collaboratively to arrive at solutions with integrated product teams.
• Identify areas of waste within the production support process. Continue to challenge current processes and procedures to identify areas for improvement.
• Eliminate repeat analysis through proactively addressing repeat quality issues.
• Document and present analysis outcomes through formal reports and presentations.

What You Will Learn:

• Gain exposure to a variety of commercial and military cold-section rotating hardware.  
• Possible opportunities include design of commercial/military IBRs, rotors, and modules owned by P&W. 
• Opportunity to grow communication and leadership skills through: Driving systemic QN reduction, and supporting manufacturing cost of poor quality initiatives.
• Manufacturing and inspection exposure while working to increase part manufacturing yield.
• This position is a part of our Engineering Development Program (EDP). EDP participants will complete three to four rotations to build technical breadth and leadership abilities before graduating from the program.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date.

• Experience with manual inspection techniques and manufacturing work instructions.  

• Minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA

Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Prior intern experience working in the Aerospace Industry within the design and/or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Semiens NX/sketch-based CAD programs.
• Experience conveying technical results and ideas through clear written reports and oral presentations.
• Experience consistently driving tasks to completion with a strong results orientation, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation
• Selected candidate will be automatically enrolled in the P&W Engineering Development Program (rotational program within P&W).
• Relocation Eligibility

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 57,200 USD - 108,800 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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