Principal Industrial Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-11-08



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 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 :

• Lead implementation and iteration of enterprise-wide improvement initiatives
• Work cross-functionally to imbed Industrial Engineering tools and processes in manufacturing or assembly facilities
• Study product requirements and determine capital equipment and labor staffing to meet requirements
• Conduct machine capacity analysis and identify/manage improvement initiatives to increase efficiency (OEE)
• Conduct labor capacity analysis and identify/manage improvement initiatives to increase efficiency (OLE)
• Develop methods to increase productivity, maximize efficiency and manage human capital more effectively
• Recommend capital investment strategy to meet product delivery and cost targets
• Evaluate the effects of schedule and product design changes
• Design layouts of equipment and workspace and improving process flow
• Participate and lead Kaizen events

What You Will Learn:

• Management and development of IE discipline
• Creation and deployment of IE training
• Recruiting and mentoring of early in career IE’s  

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and 8+ years of prior relevant experience in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing/Systems Engineering, or Operations improvement; OR an advanced degree with 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in manufacturing and assembly processes
• Experience leading Kaizen, 5S, SMED events
• US Citizenship is required due to government contracts
• The position requires a 20% travel

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Master’s degree in engineering or business management and 5+ years’ experience in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing/Systems Engineering, or Operations
• Experience in Aerospace manufacturing and assembly processes
• Green Belt Six Sigma Certification
• Lean Manufacturing Certification
• Experience in various computer software and administrative abilities
• Experience with data mining & manipulation with Excel, VBA, SQL, Power BI
• Strong analytical, creative thinking and project management skills
• Strong time management skills, ability to multi-task and adaptable to changing priorities
• Self-starter and able to work with minimal direction

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.

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.

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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