Prin Eng, Quality Engrg

RTX•Asheville, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Pratt & Whitney Asheville is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer responsible for, but not limited to, the following. In this position, the candidate’s primary role will be to support the shop floor. A Quality Engineer (QE) is responsible for reviewing procedures, specifications, work instructions, and equipment to ensure compliance with the Quality Management System.

Requirements

US Citizenship required due to government contracts
Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years in an engineering role OR a master’s degree and 5+ years in an engineering role
Understanding of metrology and ability to use measuring tools (e.g., calipers, dial indicators, linear scales)
Ability to learn new measuring techniques
Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Ability to stay on task and make informed decisions
Capability to think methodically and creatively
Detail‑oriented and dedicated to accuracy
Ability to read and follow directions, operational standards, and interpret drawings
Ability to work independently or within a team with minimal supervision
Flexibility to work overtime

Nice To Haves

Engineering degree (aerospace, industrial, manufacturing, mechanical, quality)
Understanding of Pratt & Whitney’s Quality Procedures, Quality Management Systems, and use of CORE tools
Experience with Solumina and SAP
Demonstrated root‑cause analysis skills (Red‑X, Fault Tree, etc.)
Experience in aerospace machining, forgings, castings, or composites
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
Knowledge of Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements
Experience establishing and maintaining a quality management system, ideally AS9100

Responsibilities

Adhering to all duties and responsibilities of a Quality Engineer II and III
Working under limited to no supervision
Relying on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned goals
Orienting, training, assigning, and reviewing the work of lower‑level employees
Consistently managing self‑assigned (and occasionally team‑assigned) tasks and executing them without management or engineering reminders
Reducing customer escapes by identifying non‑conformance drivers, implementing mistake‑proofing solutions, and monitoring process fallout rates
Providing data on material with corrective actions to evaluate their effectiveness
Supplying hardware failure history and fallout rates to Business Units and other Quality and Manufacturing Engineers
Acting as a liaison between sister plants and supporting other engineers as needed
Contributing to PFMEA and control plan reviews
Dispositioning product based on business needs to the lowest achievable level
Leading, conducting, and analyzing results for MSA/GRR
Inspecting and guiding operations and inspectors on the appropriate course of action throughout all stages of the manufacturing process
Investigating quality issues to identify root cause, initiating corrective actions, and ensuring issues are addressed and resolved
Supporting regular inspection and departmental meetings to establish action plans for improving build quality
Developing and implementing process improvements
Complying with and supporting health, safety, and environmental programs, policies, and procedures
Performing other duties as assigned