Operations Quality Engineer 2nd shift - onsite Andover, MA

Prattwhitney; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a Senior Operations Quality Engineer for the 2nd shift in Andover, Massachusetts. The role involves improving factory metrics, engaging with shop floor personnel, and leading quality planning initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in a STEM field and at least 5 years of experience in relevant areas such as electrical or mechanical engineering. The position offers various benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in first-article inspection reports and quality monitoring.
• Ability to facilitate cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Engage shop floor personnel and manufacturing defect prevention teams.
• Drive compliance resolution and process enhancements.
• Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning initiatives.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Quality Systems

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Education

Degree in STEM

Tools

SAP

ERP Tools

Job description

Position Overview

Senior Operations Quality Engineer – 2nd shift (shift differential of 8% above base pay). No travel required.

Responsibilities

• Baseline factory metrics (scrap, rework, FPY, etc.), identify top drivers, forecast future demand and identify areas of opportunity for improvement.
• Engage and support shop floor personnel and manufacturing defect prevention teams to ensure alignment on top priorities using baseline data and future forecast.
• Use tools to drive and facilitate compliance resolution, containment, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action Implementation within closed‑loop process controls.
• Perform process walks, operator observations, and lead manufacturing team discussions to drive process enhancements to reduce variation.
• Lead / drive Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) initiatives (PFMEA, control plans, SPC, etc.) using baseline metrics and future demand; perform verification/validation of improvements and efficiencies to facilitate defect prevention.
• Integrate product and process verifications such as First Articles and audits throughout the value stream to prevent quality escapes, optimize throughput and assure on‑time delivery of products and services.

Qualifications – Required

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience working within electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, system engineering, manufacturing/industrial engineering or supplier engineering.
• Experience in first‑article inspection reports (FAIRs) and/or quality monitoring in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Experience in development/usage of quality metrics or Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations.
• Experience in manufacturing process with quality systems and/or industry technical standards (e.g. ISO9001, AS9100 and/or AS9102).
• Experience interpreting drawings, work instructions, and/or customer specifications.

Qualifications – Preferred

• Strong familiarity with J‑STD‑001, ISO9001, AS9100, AS9201, Six Sigma, Customer Oriented Results and Excellence (CORE) or Lean experience and associated tools.
• Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)/AS9145 using tools such as PPAP, Key Characteristics, DFMEA, PFMEA and/or Control Plans.
• Experience with SAP/PRISM or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Tool.
• Previous experience with circuit card assembly processes.
• ASQ Certifications.
• Ability to facilitate cross‑functional teams in systematic improvement activities (e.g. Six‑sigma, lean manufacturing).

Security Clearance

U.S. citizenship is required. Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance is required. A security clearance must be active and existing after day1.

Benefits

Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off and holidays. Additional benefits are dependent on business unit and collective‑bargaining agreement if applicable.

Equal Opportunity

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 for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with Section503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.