Quality Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-11-05



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-OK-TINKER-AFB-CUST ~ 3001 Staff Dr ~ TINKER AFB (External Site)



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's 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.

Heavy Maintenance Center Quality Engineer 

The HMC Quality team is seeking a highly talented and motivated Quality Engineer to join our team.  The HMC performs Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul of the engine in a public / private partnership with the US Air Force. 

What You Will Do:

• The selected candidate must be able to work closely with Quality Inspectors, Process & Methods Engineers, Operations Team to support MRO Operations.
• Demonstrate a high level of customer focus, business judgment and teamwork.
• Demonstrated ability to interface and lead cross functional teams.
• Communicate with various levels of management, business partners and supply base.
• Collect and analyze data to minimize workflow disruptions and eliminate nonconformances/escapes.
• Lead the investigation of quality related work stops and turn-backs using Quality Improvement tools such as Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and Process Analysis support and facilitate investigations to determine root cause and corrective actions while preventing future recurrence.
• Manage escapes and investigations to determine root cause and corrective actions while preventing future recurrence.
• Lead Quality System, process, and product audits.
• Assist 3rd Party Audits as required.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Generate and modify applicable Quality System documentation to ensure processes and requirements are clearly defined.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in technical discipline or business field and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain a US Government security clearance.
• Travel up to 10%.
• MS Office proficiency: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams & SharePoint required.
• Experience with AS9100 / ISO 9001 quality systems.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Practical CORE/Six Sigma experience or Lean Systems experience a plus.
• Experience in ERP systems such as SAP and Solumina.
• Jet Engine Manufacturing/Assembly/Overhaul experience.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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

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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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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