Principal Quality Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-CARLSBAD-Darwin Ct DARWIN

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 worlds largest aerospace and defense company 185000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the worlds 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:

In this position the candidates primary role will be to support the shop floor. A Quality Engineer is responsible for reviewing procedures specifications work instructions and equipment to ensure compliance with Quality Management Systems.

Responsibilities include:

• Verify product and process compliance with respect to contractual technical industry AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS) requirements and internal policies.

• Interface with various Engineering Operations and Materials groups to resolve technical/quality issues.

• Perform assignments involving planning and execution of a project of limited scope or a portion of larger multi-faceted projects (with engineering guidance) relating to new equipment introductions new product launches or new process methodologies

• Assist with Escape investigations.

• Regularly generate and publish Quality metrics including Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) Escapes and MRB activity.

• Review and implement internal and regulatory requirement changes; create and provide technical guidance training and mentor site personnel on quality concepts process changes improvement projects and related quality topics.

• Facilitate and lead cross-functional team in failure analysis Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations including identifying non-conformances providing solutions tracking issues to closure and supporting Corrective Action Boards (CAB)

• Ensure identification physical control and disposition of non-conforming material and facilitate Material Review Board (MRB) when necessary.

• Support work instruction development and maintenance activities by reviewing work instructions standard operating processes auditing processes assuring configuration management and continuously improve the site Quality Management System (QMS) including document control and record management.

• Apply Continuous Improvement and CORE methodologies to identify and resolve issues in manufacturing and quality processes.

• Maintaincompliance documentation and records to ensure adherence to AS9100 regulatory and other applicable industrystandards;support external certification and customer audits.

• Development and maintenance of inspection instructions ensuring inspection instructions meet the technical data package requirements and meet production needs

• Daily status meetings with the factory support factory management hourly employees and internal stakeholders to manage issues.

• Conduct meetings to help reduce cost of poor quality and facilitate timely MRB dispositions.

• Develop and deliver leadership-level reports and visuals to support decision-making and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Requires a Bachelors degree in Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years of experience inrelated Quality Operations Engineering or related discipline or 5years with an advanced degree

• Experience in supporting design and/or manufacturing process

• Aerospace manufacturing process experience in composite materials and inspections.

• Experience with ISO 9001 AS9100 Quality Management System data analysis; as well as development and usage of actionable metrics.

• Experience reading/interpreting engineering drawings work instructions process disciplines and tool control.

• U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Strong interpersonal skills with experience in negotiating having difficult conversations and ability to work well with factory management hourly employees and internal stakeholders.

• Experience in leading cross-functional teams in auditing process and product/process improvements in the factory.

• Experience with AS9145 - Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)

• Six Sigma or ASQ Certification.

What We Offer:

• Relocation Package

• Benefits

Learn More & Apply Now!

What Is My Role Type: In addition to transforming the future of flight we are also transforming how and where we work. Weve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment.

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.

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 employees personal responsibility.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 107500 USD - 204500 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 candidates 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 companys 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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