Welding & Brazing Manufacturing Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

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 worlds largest aerospace and defense company 185000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the worlds 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 a highly skilled Welding & Brazing Manufacturing Engineer to lead and support advanced joining technologies primarily for Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) operations with additional support for Maintenance Repair Operations (MRO) activities. This role is ideal for an experienced technical leader who thrives in complex aerospace manufacturing environments and wants to help shape the future of turbine engine joining technologies. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop validate and optimize welding and brazing processes critical to Pratt & Whitneys next-generation propulsion systems.

You will join the Manufacturing Processes and Advanced Technology (MPAT) group within the Operational Excellence Organization. This group is committed to sustaining and driving manufacturing improvements across the enterprise including module centers sites functions and the supply base. MPAT emphasizes continuous improvement through lean and Six Sigma methodologies while promoting advanced manufacturing technologies best practices and strong process discipline.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a subject matter expert for advanced brazing and welding processes across Pratt & Whitneys Core Manufacturing Engineering organization.
• Collaborate with the Brazing & Welding Fellow to lead Joining Technologies Council initiatives including co-leading meetings and improving standard work.
• Develop validate and implement new welding and brazing technologies including automated welding cells furnace brazing systems and modernization of joining processes.
• Lead capital equipment projects from specification through installation and release to production.
• Partner with internal sites and suppliers to create PFMEAs control plans and ensure Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) progression for high-risk joining operations.
• Reduce scrap rework repairs quality escapes and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) through effective root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
• Support process investigations technical escalations and continuous improvement efforts in welding and brazing.
• Participate in assessments of joining process capability readiness equipment health and supplier capability presenting results to stakeholders and leadership.
• Develop and maintain processes for new product introductions including First Article Inspection and control of manufacturing software.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams including quality design engineering IPTs operations tool design weld test lab and NDT inspection.
• Contribute to lean/CORE initiatives to improve efficiency safety and cost performance.
• Develop curriculum and deliver training to enhance workforce capabilities and ensure knowledge transfer.
• As needed develop review and maintain work instructions to align with operational standards and best practices.

What You Will Learn:

• Advanced aerospace joining technologies including laser welding TIG/GTAW electron beam welding vacuum brazing and induction brazing.
• Best practices in heattreat interactions cleaning metallurgy automation process control and precision fixturing.
• Handson problem solving in highmix aerospace manufacturing and MRO environments.
• Cross-functional collaboration across global supply chain operations and engineering teams.
• Enterprise-wide Pratt & Whitney business processes including the CORE Operating System Leadership Operating Model and cross-functional areas such as Material Control Labs Engineering Support to Operations Quality and Engineering Source Approval.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Manufacturing Materials Welding Engineering or related technical field.
• 10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering or shop operations.
• 5 years of aerospace experience in brazing welding or joining processes (TIG/GTAW laser electron beam vacuum brazing induction).
• Experience programming or supporting automated joining systems robotics welding controls or furnace controls.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Advanced engineering degree (MS or PhD).
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma ACE/CORE Red X SPC and RCCA methodologies.
• Familiarity with Siemens NX CAD/CAM 3D modeling NC programming and GD&T.
• Experience with NDT techniques such as visual FPI and X-ray inspection.

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 attendselect 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 132400 USD - 251600 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 candidates 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 companys 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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