CSMC F135 Modernization Quality Engineer (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Scholar program

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead modernization efforts for the F135 program, acting as the Quality Lead within IPMT and guiding new technology integration and process improvements.

You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and QA teams to ensure manufacturability, inspection readiness, and robust quality controls across redesigned components, using model-based methods and advanced analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with 8+ years in Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Project Management, Quality, or related field.
• Strong ability to drive continuous improvement and deliver measurable quality improvements.
• Excellent organizational and priority management skills.
• Proven ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Serve as Quality Lead for the F135 Modernization Project, ensuring alignment with program objectives and quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate and implement new equipment and technologies.
• Provide quality insights to support DFM and DFI principles for manufacturability and inspection.
• Identify and resolve quality issues in F135 modernization trials and implement corrective actions.
• Partner with engineering to develop robust inspection methodologies for new components.
• Support evaluation and redesign of feedback loops to drive continuous improvement and efficiency.
• Support Quality Engineering for Class I/II engineering changes and ensure compliance.
• Act as SME for quality processes and provide guidance and training.

Skills

MS Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree with experience

Tools

SAP

Solumina

CMM inspection

Job description

About This Role

Location: US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-200 ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 200

Role Type: Onsite. U.S. citizen, U.S. person, or immigration status required. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance: None/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.

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.

Position Overview

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. 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement.

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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.