Onsite Aerospace Quality Engineer – F135 Modernization

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

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.