Supplier Quality Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-08-25



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-OBG ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG OBG



Position Role Type:

Onsite



U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.



Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required



Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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.

What You Will Do:

• Create and maintain key relationships with Partners, PW Engineering, Procurement, Global Supply Chain and other internal / external organizations to resolve production challenges in a high paced environment.
• Support and manage supplier quality issues through monitoring / escalation processes, escape management, processing of supplier submission of non-conforming material and supporting internal Product Recall processes.
• Investigation management support in team meetings, gathering information / data, population bounding, root cause and corrective actions, including active engagement and ownership in RCCA/8D follow up.
• Analyze and recommend corrective actions for nonconformities and/or design problems for Partnership produced products & processes.
• Develop and identify proactive and/or preventive actions for systemic processes and supplier product design problems.
• Verifying effectiveness and adherence to quality plans with various partners.
• Utilize systems (i.e., QLIK/SAP-Fiori, NetInspect) to mine data (Quality Notifications (QNs), non-conformances, corrective actions, turnback’s, open tasking etc.).
• Reviews process control documentation to ensure compliance with requirements, objectives, and/or contracts.
• Support Partnership Quality Standard Work development.
• Support Partners documenting and maintaining AS9145 Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) elements (e.g. PFMEA, MSA, Process Flow, and Control Plans, etc.).
• Manages processes to ensure all requirements are met for work transfer and process change management including Resourcing Gate, Manufacturing Readiness Level Planning and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) acceptance.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelors degree in engineering, Quality, Industrial, Manufacturing or equivalent experience and 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years’ experience.
• Experience working in manufacturing and quality environment.
• Possess understanding of Quality systems and methodologies and their impact on both the internal and external business processes and environments.
• Root Cause tool experience and working knowledge (8D, 5-Why, Fault Tree, Pareto, Fishbone Diagram (Ishikawa), etc.).
• Root cause analysis experience with ability to lead root cause determination teams.
• Familiarity of aerospace standards (i.e., AS9100, AS9145, AS13100) standards.
• Working knowledge in Quality tools and methodologies (i.e., CORE, RCCA, PFMEA, GD&T and PPAP).
• Blueprint Reading.
• SAP-Fiori Familiarization

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Self-starter who takes initiative, support strategic priorities, take ownership of assigned projects/initiatives, contribute to results and be committed to meeting tight deadlines
• Able to make quick and well-informed decisions, even under high-pressured situations.
• Deals professionally, collaboratively and firmly with conflict resolution.
• Possess ability to make critical decisions and reach important deadlines.
• Product knowledge of major rotating, critical to quality aerospace hardware.
• SAP-Fiori proficient / expertise.
• Proficiency/expertise in Quality tools such as CORE, 8D, RCCA, PFMEA, GD&T and PPAP.
• PC Skills, including Microsoft Suite, spreadsheets and databases preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to interface with all levels of P&W management, partners / supplier and external customers.
• Escape Management Experience.
• Lean and Six-Sigma skill-set a plus.

What is my role type?

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.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. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.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. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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