Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (Hybrid)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

18h•Hybrid

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? We have an exciting opportunity for a talented Supplier Quality Engineer, in our Raw Materials Supplier Quality Team supporting structural castings commodity. As one of the supplier quality engineering product center teams, focused on machined and fabricated parts you will provide support to the Supply Chain Quality Engineering Group, as well as providing quality interface, expertise and support to suppliers and peer organizations. The position offers opportunities for continued growth and development in both technical as well as interpersonal skills. This position is a hybrid position which requires onsite work for a few days a week.

Requirements

BS in engineering, Quality, Industrial, Manufacturing or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
Experience working in RCCA tools such as 8D & 5-Whys, PFMEAs, PPAP, Gage R&R.

Nice To Haves

Experience with castings is highly preferred.
Experience working in manufacturing and quality environment.
Knowledgeable / experienced in AS9100 / ISO 9001 Quality systems.
Proficiency/expertise in Quality tools such as 8D, RCCA, PFMEA, GD&T and PPAP.
Able to react quickly to resolve issues and collaborate cross-functionally for results.

Responsibilities

Working 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.
Manage supplier Vendor Corrective Action Board (VCAB).
Conduct data analysis in PW QLIK dashboards and SAP to collect and analyze data to implement process and design changes at suppliers to improve their quality and productivity.
Engage with Supplier Quality Assurance Rep (SQAR), NPI focal points and visit domestic and international suppliers to improve overall quality signature of supplier.
Escape Management Support to Investigation Managers in Quality Clinic.
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.