A Connecticut company that designs and manufactures commercial and military aircraft and industrial gas turbines, among other things, is expanding in the state and having a hiring push, according to AdvanceCT.
A spokesperson for AdvanceCT said MTU Aero Engines North America, a subsidiary of Germany-based MTU Aero Engines, is expanding its Rocky Hill headquarters.
“The Connecticut operation is focused mainly on engine design and research and development in both commercial and military aviation,” according to AdvanceCT. “MTU also provides third-party engineering services to customers in the aerospace and industrial gas turbine industries.”
The spokesperson for AdvanceCT said MTU’s Connecticut operation started in 2000 with a team of 25 people and “has grown to more than 250 employees with more projected growth ahead.”
“The company is looking to hire senior staff in Connecticut to fill key positions among the company’s expanding ranks,” according to AdvanceCT, which is a nonprofit that collaborates with the Department of Economic and Community Development and other on economic development.
“Our Rocky Hill facility is focused on engineering and design,” said Jonathan Leach, president and CEO of MTU Aero Engines North America, in a statement. “We have been fortunate to find the engineering talent we need here in Connecticut, and we are thrilled to be looking for more.”
“MTU is a globally recognized expert in the development, production, and maintenance of military and commercial jet engines. It’s exciting to announce our growth and our intent to hire more skilled and creative employees to help us solve complex engineering challenges and create sustainable engine solutions for the future of aviation.”
John Bourdeaux, president and CEO of AdvanceCT, said, also in a statement, “This is another example of a German company with a strong growth trajectory in our state.”
“MTU is an important partner to Connecticut companies, like Pratt & Whitney, and other aerospace companies around the world. Connecticut is an aerospace manufacturing leader and their operation in Rocky Hill enables them to be close to their clients. We are delighted they choose Connecticut for their operation, and we are even more delighted that their business is thriving and growing in our state.”
The spokesperson for AdvanceCT noted that a delegation from Connecticut, including Gov. Ned Lamont, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Dan O’Keefe, and representatives of AdvanceCT visited MTU Aero Engines’ global headquarters in Munich, Germany, and met with company CEO, Lars Wagner. “The delegation recognized the economic and cultural impact that MTU and other German manufacturers have on Connecticut’s advanced manufacturing ecosystem.”
For more on the hiring, visit www.mtuusa.com/careers
MTU Aero Engines North America says on its website that it “is a subsidiary of MTU Aero Engines, headquartered in Munich, Germany. MTU Aero Engines designs, develops, manufactures, and supports commercial and military aircraft and industrial gas turbines.”
