Contract Welder Jobs in Springfield, MA (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:
2026-06-11
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:
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 & Whitney's 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 & Whitney's 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 cross-functional 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 heat-treat interactions, cleaning, metallurgy, automation, process control, and precision fixturing.
• Hands-on problem solving in high-mix 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:

• Bachelor's 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 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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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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