Lead Quality Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future. At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond? Hot Section Module Center (HSMC) North is a world class fabricator of military combustors, augmentors, nozzles and specialty coated hardware. HSMC North is a key contributor to P&Ws operational fleets with a complex product line. HSMC North is looking for a high energy, self-starter to assume the role of Lead Quality Engineer (QE). Quality Engineers are integral to the continued success of the mod center as the leaders of problem resolution teams related to part manufacture in the value stream, the drivers of process improvement and educators of technical requirements. They also act as liaisons between the mod center and internal and external customers when discussing quality concerns. In this position, your primary role will be to support the shop floor production and Quality organization initiatives. A lead QE is responsible for direct action and support to other QEs on reviewing procedures, specifications, work instructions and equipment to ensure compliance to Quality Management Systems and educate impacted parties for Quality System changes.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 10 years working experience in the aerospace industry
7 or more years of aerospace Quality Engineering experience within a production facility
Experience in change management and internal and external stakeholder communications
Experience supporting cross-functional teams in application of AS9100 or ISO9001 Quality Management System
Demonstrated track record of continuous improvement resulting in product quality and business efficiency improvements
Experience developing metrics, tracking, and driving gap closure actions
Experience with assessment, control, and approval of manufacturing and inspection processes
Experience developing and providing training
Experience making decisions with minimal supervision, goal setting, coaching, and motivating.
Working experience with multiple types of inspection tooling and techniques

Nice To Haves

A degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a master’s degree in Engineering, Operations or Quality management
A highly motivated self-starter with a strong desire to succeed and pursue continued growth and developmental opportunities.
Certification in Six Sigma, CORE, Shainin Red X, and/or American Society for Quality (ASQ).
Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)/AS9145 and utilizing resources such as PPAP, Key Characteristics, DFMEA, PFMEA and/or Control Plans.
Experience managing control of non-conforming hardware and parts and through a Material Review Board process
Experience with assessment and use of CMM and scanning inspection technology
Prior experience as a Manufacturing Engineer
Utilization of statistical evaluation methods and product sampling requirements
Working knowledge of SAP and Solumina systems in a production environment

Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise of non-conforming material and support the communication and processing of quality notifications through the Material Review Board (MRB) process
Evaluate manufacturing processes and hardware to determine compliance to applicable requirements
Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations to improve part quality signature
Improve manufacturing, assembly, inspection, and test processes to reduce and prevent defects and prevent quality escapes to our customers
Provide quality engineering support (interpretation, process approvals, etc.) to production associates
Support day-to-day manufacturing activities such as review and approval of work instructions, process authorization requests (PAR), and first article inspections (FAI)
Use continuous improvement tools as well as the principles of lean manufacturing to investigate compliance concerns, quality escapes, and Quality process efficiency
Perform root cause analysis, identifying and implement robust corrective actions and gauge effectively ensuring quality standards are maintained
Perform and follow-up on internal and external quality audits
Work with supplier quality engineering to resolve supplier issues that impact in-house hardware
Develop and deliver technical and Quality System training to inspectors and impacted stakeholders
Support and drive improvement to risk management processes for new product introduction