Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

3d•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. 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.

Requirements

BS in engineering, Quality, Industrial, Manufacturing or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 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.