Quality Engineer, Operations (Onsite)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

2d•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? What You Will Do 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, program office and internal customer when discussing quality concerns. In this position, your primary role will be to support the shop floor. A QE is responsible for reviewing procedures, specifications, work instructions and equipment to ensure compliance to Quality Management Systems.

Requirements

Advanced degree and 6+ months of experience in Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, or Operations within Aviation, Aerospace, Space, Military, Defense or other regulated industry; OR Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience; OR Associate’s degree / Technical School Diploma and 4+ years of relevant industry experience. We will also consider Technical School Diploma or specialized Military training and 6+ years of relevant industry experience.
US citizenship required due to government contracts
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret-level Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Degree in STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics)
Working knowledge of MRO operations, shop practices, processes, procedures, inspection tooling and techniques and quality standards, ideally in an aerospace engine overhaul & repair environment.
Former Quality Stamp holder with experience in variation control and closure
Experience with Quality Notifications/Material Review Board
ASQ -CQE certification a plus
Certified auditor and/or experience with AS9100, AS9102, ISO9001 QMS system.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage quality clinics or other projects effectively.
Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, and continuous improvement tools (CORE/ACE/SixSigma, QCPC and RCCA).
Experience working with Microsoft Office, SAP ERP, Solumina and Teamcenter systems.
Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization including senior level management.

Responsibilities

Evaluate manufacturing processes and hardware to determine compliance to applicable requirements
Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering 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 bargaining unit workers
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 non-compliance issues and quality escapes
Perform root cause analysis, identifying and implementing robust corrective actions and gauge effectiveness to ensure quality standards are maintained
Support the communication and processing of quality notifications through the Material Review Board (MRB) process
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 training to the inspection and operations teams

Benefits

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.
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.

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