CSMC F135 Modernization Quality Engineer (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX, Pratt & Whitney division, seeks a Quality Engineer to advance the F135 modernization program. You will lead quality initiatives across IPMT, integrating advanced technologies and collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.

Responsibilities include robust inspection methodologies, CAPA execution, and enabling DFx principles for new designs. Onsite in Middletown, CT with focus on process improvement and supplier collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with 8+ years in Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, PM, Quality, or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and deliver measurable quality gains.
• Strong organizational and priority management skills.
• Proven ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Lead as Quality Lead for the F135 Modernization Project, ensuring alignment with objectives and quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate and implement new equipment and technologies.
• Provide quality insights to support DF(M) and DFI principles for manufacturability and inspectability.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve quality issues in modernization trials and implement CAPA.
• Partner with engineering to develop robust inspection methodologies for new designs.
• Support evaluation and redesign of feedback loops to drive continuous process improvement.
• Assist Quality Engineering in support of engineering changes and ensure compliance.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional leadership

Quality systems

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree

Tools

SAP

Solumina

MS Office

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-16
Country: United States of America
Location: US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-200 ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 200
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.

We are seeking a Quality Engineer (QE) to support modernization within the Cold Center Module Center, advancing F135 IBR capabilities through new technologies, equipment, and processes such as Athena and Model-Based methodologies. In this role, you will serve as the Quality Point of Contact within the IPMT, integrating advanced technologies into our processes and ensuring that solutions are aligned across the organization.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to optimize processes, elevate quality, and implement sustainable improvements. Strong knowledge of quality systems, experience with data analysis, and the ability to query enterprise database systems are essential.

What You Will Do:

• Serve as the Quality Lead for the F135 Modernization Project, ensuring alignment with program objectives and quality standards throughout the redesign and modernization efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate and implement new equipment and cutting-edge technologies, including Airfoil 2.0 and model-based processes.
• Provide quality insights and recommendations to support Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Inspect-ability (DFI) principles, ensuring manufacturability and effective inspection processes in new designs.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve quality issues related to F135 modernization trials, implementing corrective and preventive actions as necessary.
• Partner with engineering teams to develop and validate robust inspection methodologies for new and redesigned components.
• Support the evaluation and redesign of feedback loops based on current state process capability to drive continuous improvement and enhance operational efficiency.
• Support Quality Engineering functions for Class I or II engineering changes, ensuring compliance with quality standards and specifications.
• Act as a subject matter expert for quality-related processes, providing guidance and training to team members and stakeholders as needed.

What You Will Learn:

• Technical Insight: Learn about cutting-edge technologies that are redefining how we design, manufacture, and inspect aerospace components, and how it will impact Quality Disciplines and processes.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Gain experience in managing large-scale, multi-functional projects across engineering, quality, operations, and supplier teams.
• Process Expertise: Acquire in-depth knowledge of the F135 IBR quality processes, including manufacturing, inspection, and digital analysis.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) with 8 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Project Management, Quality, or a related field; or a master's degree with 5 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and deliver measurable product quality improvements.
• Strong organizational and priority management skills.
• Proven ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams.
• Excellent knowledge of MS office computer software including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience in aerospace manufacturing and inspection processes.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience with SAP and Solumina in a production environment.
• Familiarity with CMM inspection processes and nonconforming material management.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience with Model-Based Definition formats such as STEP 242, QIF, and JT.

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.