Industrial Engineer - Operational Excellence (Onsite)

Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-C ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG C

 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.

The Industrial Engineer will support aerospace manufacturing operations through process optimization, capacity planning, labor modeling, Lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement. This role partners closely with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, and CORE teams to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, flow, and manufacturing performance across complex production environments. The person in this role will work primarily at our East Hartford, CT location with occasional travel to Middletown, CT facility as needed.

Advanced application of Lean, Six Sigma, and CORE principles in a high-complexity aerospace manufacturing environment. Strategic capacity planning, cross-site coordination, and enterprise-level performance management processes. How to influence multiple levels of the organization, from shop-floor teams to technical and operational leadership. Deep understanding of digital manufacturing tools, Flow Control systems, and value stream performance management. Broader exposure across multiple business units and functions, enhancing both technical breadth and leadership capability.

Lead end‑to‑end process optimization initiatives across multiple manufacturing value streams, with a focus on improving safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Own and drive cross-functional planning rhythms, facilitating alignment between Operations, CORE, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering to resolve constraints and improve flow. Develop and validate time standards, capacity models, labor planning tools, and throughput analyses to support both near-term production execution and long-term strategic planning. Champion Lean methodologies and continuous improvement, including the deployment of Flow Control, standard work, daily management processes, and waste‑reduction initiatives. Serve as a key technical resource for diagnosing bottlenecks, leading structured problem-solving, and implementing sustainable corrective actions. Lead medium-scale improvement projects, ensuring clear scopes, measurable targets, and disciplined execution from concept through implementation. Leverage data analytics to monitor performance, identify systemic issues, and drive actions that improve stability, predictability, and operational performance across value streams. Expected travel: roughly 20% to our Middletown, CT location Qualifications You Must Have: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing operations, or process improvement, OR an Advanced Degree and a minimum of 3 years of prior relevant experience Demonstrated ability to independently lead improvement initiatives and drive measurable