Principal Quality Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•Columbus, GA

5d•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. Pratt & Whitney’s Columbus Blades Manufacturing Facility is transforming for the future to support legacy product lines and new engine programs for both military and commercial applications. We continually make significant investments in technology and resources to better support customers and their engines now and for new customers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 8 or more years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations, quality or similar environment OR a Master's degree and 5 or more years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations, quality or similar environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles
Demonstrated experience meeting commitments in a deadline driven environment; ability to balance and resolve conflicting priorities

Nice To Haves

Degree in aerospace/industrial/manufacturing/mechanical/quality engineering
Hands on work experience in a quality environment
Working knowledge of AS9100
Proficiency in SAP/Solumina
Certified Quality Engineer or Lean Six-Sigma Black Belt
Practical experience in APQP techniques
Experience in high-volume manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

Analyze data to facilitate process improvements
Assist with process certification projects to implement process improvements
Develop and stand up methods of process certification and control for legacy manufacturing (e.g. control charts, statistical process control, etc.)
Work with a multifunctional team to improve Quality-focused business metrics, such as COPQ (Cost of Poor Quality) and yield
Support outsourced process suppliers with process certification and improvement activities
Implement SPC on current and future production processes
Work with suppliers to help them meet P&W quality requirements
Create and maintain key relationships with Suppliers’ Quality and Operations Management teams, as well as PW Engineering, Procurement, and support organizations to resolve production challenges in a high paced environment
Conduct reject data analysis using Solumina and SAP to collect and analyze data to implement process and design changes at suppliers to improve their quality and productivity
Engage with NSA/MCL, Engineering, Materials and critical stake holders and visit suppliers to improve overall quality signature of supplier
Collect/Compile data and drive Continuous improvement initiatives at the Supplier in reaction to escapes, and in support of reduced. cost and lead-time
Hold Suppliers accountable for root cause and corrective actions and implement sustainable corrective / preventive action on all escapes/issues
Team with Engineering and Procurement to execute proactive supply base improvement plans that improve Quality signature and to ensure customer confidence