Supplier Metallurgical Control Specialist

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Pratt & Whitney an RTX business is a world leader in the design manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power units for commercial military and business aircraft. Through industry-leading businesses Collins Aerospace Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon RTX pushes the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. We are advancing aviation engineering integrated defense systems and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges. Make a difference with a career at Pratt & Whitney.

The Pratt & Whitney Quality & Process Engineering (QPE) organization is seeking an energetic self-starter to provide quality engineering support for the Global Supply Chain value stream as a Supplier Metallurgical Control Specialist (SMCS). The QPE group is responsible for the management implementation and subsequent surveillance of several quality management systems within the global supply base including Laboratory Control at Source (LCS) Engineering Source Approval (ESA) special processes Source Qualification (SQ) and Supplier Authorizations (SA). Typical responsibilities include the following:

What You Will Do

• Review and approve suppliers systems for chemical and metallurgical process control

• Conduct product and process reviews/audits at a diverse population of suppliers

• Review and approve suppliers metallurgical and chemical processes

• Actively participate in any chemical metallurgical issues/investigations at suppliers that could impact P&W

• Conduct training on P&W quality material control system requirements at suppliers

• Participate in approval of engineering controlled processes for critical applications

• Partner with other P&W business units towards improving supplier overall quality

• Assist supplier with non-conformance documentation preparation and act as a resource/coach for related root cause corrective action investigations

• Interface with all levels of employees at suppliers

• Actively participate in continuous improvement activities

• Participate on various team audits and manufacturing process reviews

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelors degree in Materials Engineering Metallurgy or another relevant Engineering discipline

• Working knowledge of supplier quality systems and quality assurance principles

• Experience reviewing or auditing supplier processes and products

• Understanding of raw material and finished product testing and control ensuring compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage external suppliers

• Ability to work independently in a field-based role and manage priorities effectively

• Willingness and ability to travel at least 30%

Qualifications we prefer

• Proficiency in all aspects of the LCS system

• Testing and control of raw materials finished product and processing ensuring compliance with company standards and applicable government regulations

• Knowledge of chemical/metallurgical processes i.e. laser machining. electro-discharge machining electro-chemical grinding brazing coatings welding heat treatment forging etc.

• Product Integrity

• Quality Control

• Surveillance of suppliers quality system

• Audit of suppliers processes and products

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Additional Information

This position is field-based. There will be an initial training period of 6-12 months (depending on experience) under the direction of an experienced SMCS in the region. Because this position is field-based the candidate must be self-directed and manage their own schedule to meet the business requirements. This position requires a minimum of 30% travel.

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