Aerospace Supplier Quality Engineer - Onsite

Pratt & Whitney; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Public holidays

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in Middletown, CT seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to uphold high-quality standards across the supply base for APU and TF33 programs. You will drive continuous improvement, ensure regulatory and safety requirements, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams.

The role requires strong QA background, ability to lead 8D investigations, and experience with PPAP/APQP and related CORE tools. Onsite work with travel to suppliers is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years in engineering, manufacturing operations, quality, or related field; or Master’s with 5+ years.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems including AS9100.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SAP, and enterprise database systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to suppliers to ensure understanding and adherence to quality requirements, specs, and QMS expectations.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, global supply chain, and procurement to address supplier quality constraints and ensure product conformance.
• Train, support, and approve suppliers in meeting self-release and DQR requirements.
• Support process improvement initiatives for quality processes across internal and supplier activities using CORE tools and methodologies.
• Lead and support Product Recall activities, including root cause analysis (8D)/investigations, corrective actions, and escape management.
• Develop, implement, and monitor supplier quality improvement plans and performance metrics.
• Apply and improve quality control systems, protocols, and process control documentation to meet requirements and contract obligations.
• Identify and manage risk using PPAP core elements and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Promote a strong quality culture through adherence to QMS and Cardinal Rules.

Skills

Quality management systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Root cause analysis

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/related field

Master’s degree in engineering/related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Enterprise database systems

Job description

Pratt & Whitney in Middletown, CT seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to uphold high-quality standards across the supply base for APU and TF33 programs. You will drive continuous improvement, ensure regulatory and safety requirements, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams.

The role requires strong QA background, ability to lead 8D investigations, and experience with PPAP/APQP and related CORE tools. Onsite work with travel to suppliers is expected.