Senior Design Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-10-07



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-MI-HOLT-PLANT 5 ~ 1781 Holloway Dr ~ PLANT 5



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 certain necessary systems.



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.

Pratt & Whitney’s Cold Section Engineering Support to Operations (ESTO) organization is seeking a goal-oriented, detail-focused Senior Design Engineer to join the Commercial Fan Blade Design Team in Holt, Michigan. This role supports production and engineering activities through technical problem-solving, quality improvement, engineering changes, and producibility initiatives. The engineer will collaborate with operations, quality, procurement, suppliers, and engineering Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) while developing expertise in airfoil design and production support.

What You Will Do:

• Plan and execute corrective actions, Quality Notifications (QNs), Class II engineering changes, Cost of Poor Quality initiatives, and producibility improvements to improve quality, cost, and production performance.
• Identify value-stream waste and recurring defects, perform root-cause investigations, and implement sustainable corrective actions and process improvements.
• Work with cross-functional teams including operations, quality, procurement, suppliers, and engineering SMEs to resolve production issues, support Material Review Board (MRB) activities, and assist Stop Delivery Order/Fleet Podding Notification investigations to closure.
• Develop technical expertise as an airfoil SME, serve as a primary contact for airfoil design activities, and progress toward Delegate Approver responsibilities for applicable hardware.
• Prepare and present technical status and recommendations to Cold Section Engineering (CSE), ESTO, and Operations management, while capturing lessons learned and establishing right-sized, risk-based analysis practices.

Travel Requirement: 10% | Domestic, International

What You Will Learn:

• Gain hands-on experience supporting commercial fan blade and airfoil production.
• Develop expertise in QN management, Class II engineering changes, MRB, supplier support, and root-cause investigations.
• Build proficiency in risk-based engineering analysis and defect assessment.
• Develop cross-functional leadership and supplier-management skills through production improvement activities.
• Progress toward airfoil SME and Delegate Approver responsibilities for applicable hardware.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 5 years of engineering experience, or an Advanced degree in Engineering with 3 years of engineering experience. Relevant engineering experience in engineering design, manufacturing, production support, or technical problem-solving.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Aerospace industry experience in a manufacturing environment, with commercial and military experience highly desirable.
• Working proficiency with Siemens NX, Teamcenter, SAP, and MS Office.
• Experience with fan blades, airfoils, MRB, engineering changes, supplier support, or manufacturing problem resolution.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, relationship-building, and cultural-awareness skills.

What We Offer:

• Eligible for Relocation.

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Department / Segment Overview:

Engineering Support to Operations (ESTO): ESTO provides dedicated support by eliminating quality notifications, escapes, works stops and enabling producibility and delivery of legacy and new parts, assemblies, modules, and engines. ESTO covers all engine programs and part families, enabling engine deliveries, first piece reviews, first article inspections, analysis automation, process certification. ESTO also supports the Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) initiative in Operations. Technical disciplines in ESTO include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, Product Definition, and Manufacturing Engineering.

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.

Candidates will learn more about the 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.

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 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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