Onsite APU/TF33 Supplier Quality Engineer

Pratt & Whitney; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to support the Auxiliary Power Unit and TF33 programs at our US site. You will guide suppliers on quality requirements, collaborate with engineering and procurement, and drive corrective actions and recalls as needed.

The role emphasizes PPAP, APQP, FMEA, QMS, and continuous improvement, with travel to supplier sites and other locations. Onsite engagement is required, with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience in engineering, manufacturing operations, quality, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, including AS9100.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SAP, and enterprise database systems.
• Willingness and ability to travel to suppliers and other company locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to suppliers to ensure understanding and adherence to quality requirements, specifications, and QMS expectations.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally 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 both internal (PWA) 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 to resolve and prevent quality issues.
• Develop, implement, and monitor supplier quality improvement plans and performance metrics, including quality, and responsiveness.
• Apply, maintain, and improve quality control systems, protocols, and process control documentation to ensure compliance with requirements, objectives, and contract obligations.
• Identify and manage risk using PPAP core elements (e.g., PPAP, APQP, Control Plans, FMEA, SPC, KPC, MSA) and recommend risk‑mitigation strategies.
• Promote a strong quality culture through adherence to the QMS and Quality Cardinal Rules.

Skills

Quality systems knowledge

AS9100 familiarity

SAP proficiency

Microsoft Office

Travel willingness

Supplier collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/related

Master’s degree in engineering/related

Tools

SAP

Enterprise databases

Job description

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to support the Auxiliary Power Unit and TF33 programs at our US site. You will guide suppliers on quality requirements, collaborate with engineering and procurement, and drive corrective actions and recalls as needed.

The role emphasizes PPAP, APQP, FMEA, QMS, and continuous improvement, with travel to supplier sites and other locations. Onsite engagement is required, with a competitive benefits package.