CORE Coatings Manufacturing Engineer (Onsite)

Job Description 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. 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

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sites including external suppliers. Your 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. What We Are Looking For 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. What We Offer 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. Job Details Function Aircraft Maintenance & Engineering (MRO) Sub-Function Engineers (B1, B2, B3, C) Level Professional Work Type Onsite Contract Full-Time Location East Hartford, United States Job

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