IAE Quality Engineer, Escape Management/Production Support (Onsite)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s 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.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years experience in quality engineering, manufacturing operations, and/or engineering experience; or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
Root Cause and Corrective Action experience.
Understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS), including AS9100 standards, internal audits, and continuous improvement initiatives within aerospace manufacturing.
Ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings.
Potential domestic and international travel required (up to 15%).

Nice To Haves

Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, and continuous improvement tools (Lean/Six Sigma).
Ability to make and meet commitments, balance, and resolve conflicting priorities.
Strong Project Management skills.
Knowledge of the P&W Quality Management System.
Working knowledge of complex engine component and assemblies.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end Escape Management process for IAE AG and Pratt & Whitney operations, ensuring timely containment, root cause resolution, and effective corrective action across internal and supplier-driven escapes.
Own governance and execution of quality escalation forums, including Production Meetings and PRT reviews, driving accountability and closure of actions.
Manage and continuously improve Escape Management systems including QCARR tracking, Quality Alerts, production permits, and MRB dispositions.
Lead rework governance and review processes, including rework presentations, cosmetic reviews, and disposition alignment across functional teams.
Oversee compliance and application of VIS specifications, cosmetic standards, and cosmetic catalog requirements across production and supplier environments.
Drive systemic analysis of quality data to identify recurring issues, emerging risks, and opportunities for preventive action.
Partner with engineering, manufacturing, supplier quality, and program teams to implement corrective and preventive actions and improve overall product quality.
Maintain and publish key quality metrics, dashboards, and customer scorecards, ensuring transparency and alignment to business and customer expectations.
Support continuous improvement initiatives aligned to Lean and AS9100-based Quality Management Systems.
Influence and communicate across all levels of the organization to drive resolution, alignment, and sustained quality performance.