2nd shift Quality Engineer, Aftermarket MRO (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; North Berwick (ME); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, North Berwick, Maine, is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure Aftermarket Operations meet the highest quality and regulatory standards. You will mentor teams, review inspections and quality documentation, and collaborate with Engineering and Customer Support to resolve issues.

The role reports to the site Quality Manager and supports an Alternate Work Week schedule with typical hours 3:30PM–11:30PM, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree and 6+ months of experience in Quality, Engineering or Operations in Manufacturing or regulated industry, OR Bachelor's and 2+ years of experience, OR Associate’s and 4+ years of experience.
• Experience with aerospace quality standards and inspection methods preferred.
• Familiarity with SAP/ERP systems and quality documentation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams investigating root causes of customer escapes and non-conformances and determine corrective actions.
• Review product, process and work instructions for compliance.
• Review and approve FAI’s, Service Masters, and Work Instructions.
• Interface with Engineering groups and Customer Support to resolve technical/quality issues.
• Lead and participate in ACE/CORE improvement teams and provide training to inspectors.
• Coordinate with off-shift supervision to prevent quality issues and closures of variation.

Skills

Root cause analysis

CAPA

Quality management

AS9100/AS9102/ISO9001 knowledge

Quality Stamp control

Variation control

Communication with regulators/customs

ACE/CORE improvement

Education

Advanced degree

Bachelor's degree

Associate’s degree

Tools

SAP ERP

Solumina MES

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Location:

US-ME-NORTH BERWICK-113 ~ 113 Wells St ~ WELLS, Rte 9

Date Posted:

2026-08-28

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-ME-NORTH BERWICK-113 ~ 113 Wells St ~ WELLS, Rte 9

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:

As the Quality Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our Aftermarket Operations meet the highest quality and regulatory standards. You will work with a team of experts in the field that will mentor and help you learn about the world of Quality at Pratt & Whitney. You will also have tremendous opportunities for professional development and career growth.

This position reports directly to the site’s Quality Manager and supports our Alternate Work Week schedule. Typical working hours are 3:30PM – 11:30PM, Monday through Friday. Comprehensive training is available and may be required on first shift for up to six months to ensure you are fully prepared for success.

Flexibility may be required to support other shifts, training needs, or workflow demands, including overtime.

Typical tasks include, but are not limited to the following:

• Leading teams that investigate the root cause of customer escapes and non-conformances and determine appropriate corrective/preventive actions.


• Perform product, process and work instruction reviews.


• Review and approve FAI’s, Service Masters, Work Instructions


• Interface with various Engineering groups and Customer Support to resolve technical/quality issues


• Lead and participate in various teams in support of the unit’s ACE goals.


• Provide technical guidance and training to inspectors


• Interface with off-shift production supervision to help prevent quality work stops


• QN creation/documentation through SAP


• Interface with regulatory agencies, customers, and external vendors to resolve technical/ quality issues


• Knowledge of aerospace quality standards including AS9100, AS9102, ISO9001


• Quality Stamp control


• Variation control and closure

Qualification You Must Have:

• Advanced degree and 6+ months of experience in Quality, Engineering or Operations experience in Manufacturing, Aerospace, Defense, Automotive or other heavily-regulated industry; OR Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant industry experience; OR Associate’s degree and 4+ years of relevant industry experience. We will also consider High School Diploma or specialized Technical or Military training and 6+ years of relevant industry experience.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• University degree ideally in Engineering. Mechanical or Quality Engineering preferred


• Knowledge of inspection tools, equipment and Quality Management Systems (i.e., AS9100)


• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, familiarity with geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T)


• Working knowledge of Pratt & Whitney shop practices & processes, quality standards, and inspections methods & tools


• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, continuous improvement tools and problem-solving techniques (CORE/ACE/SixSigma, QCPC, RCCA Red-X, Fault Tree, etc.).


• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite programs, SAP ERP, and Solumina MES.


• Ability to work and effectively communicate with all levels of management, and shop personnel.

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. This role is:

• 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.

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.

Pratt & Whitney's North Berwick, Maine facility is a FAA regulated facility and as such under the U.S. Departments of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with FAA Guidelines. Candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing per FAA’s regulation 14 CFR part 120, as well as 49 CFR part 40.