EHRO Thermal Coatings Process Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-08-03

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

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:

The East Hartford Repair Operations (EHRO) has an opportunity for Process and Manufacturing Engineering (P4) position within the Connecticut Rotating Parts (CTRP) engineering team. As a CTRP Process and Manufacturing Engineering (PME), the incumbent will report directly to the Connecticut Rotating Parts (CTRP) Engineering Manager and have responsibility for a subset of hardware flowing through the Connecticut Rotating Parts (CTRP) shop floor. The successful candidate will be a technical leader to the shop floor and be intimate with day-to-day inspection, thermal spray operations, new technology introduction, programming and robotics. Successful candidates in this role enjoy working with their hands in a machine shop environment and solving problems daily.

Key Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day leadership, direction & coordination of Pratt & Whitney support organizations and suppliers focusing on application of advanced coating systems

• Process development and training, as well as the qualification of advanced coating equipment, which includes surface preparation

• Create work instructions and optimize process parameters required to support the coating processes.

• Support and set up the operational infrastructure within the coating department for data collection of the coating processes

• Keep current on status and recent developments in the plant / industry / profession

• Ensure World Class safety culture is maintained and respond to all EH&S requirements promptly.

• Promote corporate code of ethical standards and business practice and company policies.

• Providing technical support daily to the shop floor for any thermal spray challenges that arise during the repair process.

• Helping to develop and enforce standardized engineering practices, processes, tools and methods across products.

• Managing projects and leading in CORE business progress, lean manufacturing, project management, quality improvement efforts.

• Selecting and introducing new capital equipment to improve cell business metrics.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Advanced Degree and 5+ years of experience in Engineering, Aerospace, Manufacturing or Aviation industry; OR Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant industry experience

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Degree in STEM field; Materials Science, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering preferred

• Experience and/or familiarity with thermal spray coatings specifications utilizing complex techniques, particularly in an FAA Repair Station MRO environment.

• Thorough understanding of manufacturing process and/or repair process life cycle.

• Strong technical and functional knowledge of turbine engines and/or Pratt & Whitney products.

• Ability to read and interpret technical data, engine manuals and blueprints.

• Advanced skills in robotic programming ability to utilize and program ASEA robot via S4 control a plus.

• Experience working with CAD/CAM programs, Solumina MES, SAP ERP, and MS Office Suite.

• Project management experience and ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience and ability to lead and motivate teams to achieve business goals.

• Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization including senior level management.

What is my Role Type?

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.

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.

Learn more & apply today!

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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