Principal Operations Engineer (Remote)

Date Posted:

2026-07-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Remote

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

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious.

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

Are you ready to go beyond?

What You Will Do:

The Operational Excellence (OpX) organization is hiring a Principal Operations Engineer to support the implementation of Multivariate Statistical Process Controls (MSPC) and automated Functional Assessments (FA).

REMOTE role will require moderate travel (up to 25%) to MOD Centers, Suppliers and Onsite Events depending on the needs of the business.

The Principal Operations Engineer will be responsible for identifying key variables that represent the performance of a process and for creating controls that alert process owners of changes in process capability. The Principal Operations Engineer will also be able to connect changes in component geometry to its functional performance via correlation and emulation of aerodynamic & structural physics responses.

The Principal Operations Engineer will lead root cause investigations addressing challenges with low First Pass Yield (FPY), high Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), and low throughput; will utilize advanced expertise in gathering & analyzing large datasets, deploy inductive & deductive investigative tools, and recommend solutions.

• Apply skills in operations optimization and data analytics will also be used to support other functions such as Continuous Improvement, Waste Reduction (Lean), and general business performance.

• Responsible for project planning, collaborating with various engineering disciplines, and influencing management to implement the desired solutions.

• Develop Multivariate Process Controls using both traditional SPC rules and custom methods.

• Relate Key Process Inputs to Process Outputs with tools like PFMEAs or Characteristics Matrices.

• Identify relationships between Part Geometry and Part Performance with Designed Experiments (DOE) and statistical modeling.

• Perform ad-hoc data analysis requests to support business improvement objectives.

• Collaborate with OpX process control teams at various module centers and with external suppliers to improve existing SPC business processes & standard work.

• Travel up to 25%

What You Will Learn:

• Leadership and presentation skills through direct face to face interaction with suppliers and external customers

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (manufacturing, mechanical, industrial, aerospace) or similar technical discipline and 8 or more years of experience in a manufacturing operations or similar environment OR a Master's degree and 5 or more years of experience in a manufacturing operations or similar environment

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office computer software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

• Proficiency in mathematical/statistical software such as Minitab, JMP, or MATLAB

• Experience with databases/data warehouses and constructing queries

• Experience leading root cause investigations, propose corrective actions & technical solutions, and execute on the implementation of those actions

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Prior experience delivering presentations to management, senior managers and executives

• Six Sigma Black Belt or Red-X Journeyman training & experience

• Data analytics & statistical modeling skills with experience in Principal Component Analysis, Linear Regression, Partial Least Squares, and Gaussian Process Modeling

• Database/data warehouse and query experience with Databricks, SQL, and Python preferred

Learn More & Apply Now:

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). 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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