Senior Quality Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-K 400 Main St BLDG K

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:

Hot Section Module Center South (HSMC-S) is a world class fabricator of both military and commercial turbine airfoils. As a Senior Quality Engineer within Pratt & Whitneys HSMC-S you will help ensure the quality and performance of critical turbine airfoils used in advanced military and commercial engines. You will serve as a key technical partner to manufacturing and inspection teams working directly with the shop floor to identify and resolve quality issues evaluate manufacturing processes drive root cause and corrective action and ensure products meet engineering customer and regulatory requirements.

This role offers the opportunity to apply your quality engineering expertise to complex manufacturing challenges while partnering across functions to improve processes prevent defects and strengthen overall product quality. We are seeking a proactive technically strong self-starter who is comfortable working in a hands-on manufacturing environment and can effectively translate quality requirements into practical sustainable solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a technical quality partner to manufacturing and inspection teams working directly with shop-floor personnel to identify process risks resolve quality issues and ensure turbine airfoils meet engineering customer and regulatory requirements.

• Evaluate manufacturing processes and hardware to determine compliance to applicable requirements

• Support day-to-day manufacturing activities such as review and approval of work instructions process authorization requests(PAR) and first article inspections (FAI)

• Perform analysis of quality nonconformances

• Support shop non-compliance investigations to determine root cause identify robust corrective actions and track effectiveness

• Support preparation efforts for third party and customer quality audits

• Support product escape investigations and population bounding efforts

• Construct and perform quality presentations to a technical community

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelors Degree in a STEM or related field and 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment OR an Advanced Degree and 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Familiarity with inspection tooling and techniques

• Previous experience with first article inspections (FAI) and reviewing/approving work instructions for the shop floor in a manufacturing environment

• Knowledge / experience with quality systems and standards such as AS9100.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work within a group setting and interface directly with shop floor operators and inspection personnel

• Proficient in the use of continuous improvement tools such as relentless root cause analysis (RRCA) and principles of lean manufacturing.

• ASQ CQE certifications are a plus

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.

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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 86800 USD - 165200 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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