CSMC Supplier Quality TQE (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; East Hartford (CT); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Pratt & Whitney, part of RTX, seeks a Transition Quality Engineer P5 to lead quality activities for Global Transitions hardware from contract review through First Article Inspection and PPAP approval. You will work with suppliers and PW teams to ensure robust quality and timely readiness for production, leveraging AS13100, AS9145 and PPAP requirements.

The role requires deep knowledge of PW quality systems and supplier development, with a focus on risk mitigation, continuous improvement, and

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience; 10+ years in relevant work, or Advanced Degree with 7+ years experience.
• Deep understanding of PW Quality Systems, ESA, MCL and manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated experience in developing supplier relationships and improving quality signature.
• Knowledge of PW products and services offered.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Net Inspect, SAP, Qlik, CORE tools.

Aufgaben

• Lead the Global Transitions quality activities from contract review to First Article Inspection (FAI) and PPAP approval.
• Coordinate with suppliers and PW teams to mitigate quality risk and ensure compliance with AS13100/APQP/PPAP.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and RCCA with suppliers to prevent nonconformances.
• Provide training and guidance on PW quality systems and requirements to suppliers.

Kenntnisse

Quality systems

Supplier development

Manufacturing processes

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Qlik

CORE tools

Net Inspect

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Job Information

Date Posted: 2026-10-12 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC 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

About RTX

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.

Role Overview

Cold Section Mod Center has an exciting opportunity within the Supplier Quality team for a Transition Quality Engineer P5 role for supporting the Global Transition cross functional team performing Transition Standard Work process and Contract Review Verification. This role is responsible for working closely with our suppliers to ensure we deliver affordable, high-quality parts that meet our customers’ dynamic needs. The major focus of this role is to provide support to the Global Supply Chain organization relating to improvement of suppliers' Quality as well as providing Quality interface expertise and support to Suppliers and PW peer organizations. The Cold Section Quality is a challenging, fast paced, high visibility environment. The ideal candidate is one that is an independent self-starter, is adaptable, has high energy, is well organized, can handle multiple issues at once, works well with others, and can lead by influence.

What You Will Do

The TQE supports Supply Chain’s Global Transitions team as a Quality leader for Global Transitions hardware from contract review phase to First Article Inspection approval, PPAP Interim approval with a plan for Full approval, through our TQE Quality assessment and approval of production readiness/Gate C. TQE works with quality entities and suppliers to identify and proactively mitigate quality risk emphasizing product, AS13100, PPAP, APQP and PWA 79345 requirements. Mitigate risk proactively during using AS9145 tools as PFMEA, PFD, PCP, MSA and KPC Management. TQE to take necessary PPAP training to become certified as a Member Focal Point (MFP). The main objective of the TQE is to mitigate the risk of quality escapes to our customers through robust contract review verification and preventing hardware nonconformance with the utilization of process control requirements (AS13100 /APQP/PPAP/KPC). TQE must be able to support and facilitate risk mitigation in contract review, contract flowdown, subtier management, special/controlled processes, and metallurgical control. The TQE is responsible for proactively supporting global transitions project managers with key quality deliverables to meet project timelines (qualification of special processes, ESA, waiver/deviation QNs, eSRIs). The TQE drives robust RCCA from the transition’s supplier when nonconformances and noncompliance occur to support a robust quality signature and production readiness. Provide or help facilitate training to suppliers on P&W quality systems and requirements. Review supplier compliance with applicable purchase orders / scheduling agreements, engineering drawings, specifications, and procedures. As a P5 level TQE, you’ll exemplify and support the team’s accountability, continuous learning, continuous improvement, and work execution through your leadership, technical and professional skills. You may be responsible for determining, with the support of the TQE manager, project assignments based on capacity, skill, and region. TQE Leads have weekly meetings with the TQE manager to discuss team strategy, lessons learned, and continuous improvement opportunities. You will drive collaboration amongst the quality entities, to identify and mitigate quality risk through both ZERO (Zero Escapes to RTX Operations) Events and Contract Review Verification (CRV) Events. Robust data analysis, cross-functional technical meetings, non-advocate reviews, and planning/strategy discussions are required for the facilitation and execution of this risk mitigation ZERO and CRV Quality Events. Facilitate and execute CRV events at suppliers to ensure understanding of PW blueprint, QAD, RCC requirements, and specifications, with the PW and supplier technical teams. Facilitate and execute ZERO events at suppliers to ensure robust systemic risk mitigation. Manage CRV gap assessment actions through completion, prior to FAI approval. Proactively monitor the quality signature of assigned parts to drive quality focused action and support production readiness/Gate C to launch at MRL 8 requirements. Responsible for Quality risk assessment (approval/rejection) of the Gate C workflow (production readiness/PO approval). Must be able to interact and work with different teams, internal and supply base. Travel at 40% to domestic and international supply base locations.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years of prior relevant experience or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience.
• Deep understanding of PW Quality Systems, ESA, MCL and manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated experience in developing supplier relationship and improving quality signature.
• Knowledge and understanding of P&W products and services offered.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Net Inspect, SAP, Qlik, CORE tools.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Project Management and advanced communications skills.
• Supplier development experience.
• Six Sigma Certified (Green Belt, Black Belt).
• Experience with AS9145, AS9102, ASQR-01, AS13100, APQP and PPAP.
• Member Focal Point (MFP) certification.

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