Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Onsite)
Quick Summary
Lead corrective-action activities associated with Quality Notifications (QNs), cost reduction, and producibility initiatives,
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Requirements
~1 min read- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 5 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field with 3 years of relevant experience. Relevant experience in mechanical engineering, design, manufacturing, production support, or a related engineering discipline.
- Aerospace industry experience in a design and/or manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency with MS Office, SAP, Teamcenter, Unigraphics/NX, ANSYS, and classical engineering analysis methods.
- Understanding of aerospace hardware, engineering blueprints/drawings, and manufacturing methods.
- Experience with Quality Notifications, engineering changes, Cost of Poor Quality, or producibility improvement initiatives.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, and cultural-awareness skills.
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.
Pratt & Whitney is seeking a goal-oriented, detail-focused Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to support the Engineering Support to Operations (ESTO) team in West Palm Beach, Florida. This role focuses on production support for commercial and military products, including quality notifications, corrective actions, engineering changes, cost reduction, and producibility improvements. The engineer will work cross-functionally with operations, quality, procurement, engineering SMEs, and outsource teams to drive root-cause solutions and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Lead corrective-action activities associated with Quality Notifications (QNs), cost reduction, and producibility initiatives, driving issues from root-cause investigation through implementation and closure.
- →Develop Class II engineering change packages using Pro-Cert methodology and data-driven decision-making to improve quality, cost, and product/process producibility.
- →Lead Engineering First Piece Reviews at suppliers, Cost of Poor Quality and production improvement initiatives, identify process waste, and proactively eliminate recurring QNs and repeat analysis.
- →Collaborate with operations, quality, procurement, engineering SMEs, outsource teams, and suppliers to develop and implement product and process improvements while strengthening technical execution.
- →Prepare and present technical content and program status to Component Integrated Product Teams (CIPTs), Compression Systems Engineering (CSE)/ESTO management, and Program Management, while capturing lessons learned and driving continuous improvement into the product development cycle.
- →Gain experience leading quality notification workflows and corrective-action activities for commercial and military aerospace products.
- →Develop expertise in engineering change processes, Pro-Cert methodology, cost reduction, and producibility improvement.
- →Build cross-functional leadership experience through collaboration with operations, quality, procurement, engineering SMEs, and outsource organizations.
- →Gain exposure to CIPT processes and opportunities to develop technical proficiency toward CIPT Delegate Approver responsibilities for applicable hardware part families.
- →Strengthen technical communication, leadership, problem-solving, and continuous improvement skills.
What We Offer
~1 min readAbout the Role
~1 min readAs 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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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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Listing Details
- Posted
- October 3, 2026
- First seen
- October 3, 2026
- Last seen
- October 4, 2026
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- Trust Level
- 56%
- Scored at
- October 4, 2026
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