Supplier Process Control Engineer (Supplier Quality SPCE/MFP) - (Onsite)
About The Position
At RTX’s Pratt & Whitney, the Supplier Process Control Engineer (Supplier Quality SPCE/MFP) helps ensure delivery of high-quality, cost-effective parts that meet customer needs. The role works with suppliers and internal teams to enhance supplier quality, drive process improvements, and support the Global Supply Chain organization. This is an onsite position based in East Hartford, Connecticut, with travel up to 25% to support supplier quality initiatives and improvement efforts. U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program or contract; no security clearance is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years of experience, or an advanced degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience.
- 3–5 years of Quality Engineering experience in an aerospace production or manufacturing environment.
- Experience with AS9100/ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and AS13100 Chapter B.
- Proficiency in APQP quality tools, including Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEA, Control Plans, DFMEA, FAI, GR&R, and GD&T.
- Proficiency in statistics, data analytics, Design of Experiments (DOE), and multivariate statistics.
- Proficiency with Minitab and Microsoft Office tools, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and Project.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with AS13003, AS13004, and AS13006 standards.
- Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, MRL, and QCPC, with experience applying these in aerospace or related industries.
- Member Focal Point (MFP) Certification.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification and experience coaching process improvement and process control.
- ASQ certifications, such as Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Manager (CQM).
- Experience with creative troubleshooting and problem-solving in manufacturing or quality environments.
- Comprehensive analytical skills and experience managing cross-functional projects.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to coach and implement APQP/PPAP elements.
- Provide guidance and ensure compliance with Pratt & Whitney quality systems and requirements within the supply base.
- Coach and mentor suppliers and internal teams in process control and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Partner with Procurement, Engineering, Value Stream Managers, and Supplier Development teams to execute supply base improvement plans.
- Support Vendor Corrective Action Board (VCAB) reviews and ensure thorough root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Drive product and process improvements to meet supply base quality metric goals for process certification and supplier maturity.
- Coordinate cross-functional activities to improve supplier quality signatures and reduce process escapes.
- Travel up to 25% to support supplier quality initiatives and improvement efforts.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 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
- Holidays
- Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
