Prin Eng, Quality Engrg

Prattwhitney; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney Asheville is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to support the shop floor and uphold the Quality Management System. The role involves leading investigations, PFMEA reviews, and corrective actions to reduce escapes and ensure product quality across manufacturing stages.

You will mentor engineers, review procedures, and collaborate with teams to implement robust process improvements while ensuring safety and compliance with AS9100 standards where applicable.

Qualifications

• Understanding of metrology and ability to use measuring tools (e.g., calipers, dial indicators, linear scales)
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Ability to read and follow directions, operational standards, and interpret drawings
• Ability to work independently or within a team with minimal supervision
• Flexibility to work overtime

Responsibilities

• Adhering to all duties and responsibilities of a Quality Engineer II and III
• Relying on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned goals
• Orienting, training, assigning, and reviewing the work of lower‑level employees
• Reducing customer escapes by identifying non‑conformance drivers, implementing mistake‑proofing solutions
• Providing data on material with corrective actions to evaluate their effectiveness
• Disposing product based on business needs to the lowest achievable level
• Leading, conducting, and analyzing results for MSA/GRR
• Inspecting and guiding operations and inspectors on the appropriate course of action throughout manufacturing
• Investigating quality issues to identify root cause and ensuring resolution
• Developing and implementing process improvements
• Complying with health, safety, and environmental programs

Skills

Metrology understanding

Measuring tools usage

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Solumina

SAP

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-27 Country: United States of America Location: US-NC-ASHEVILLE-330 ~ 330 Pratt Whitney Blvd ~ PRATT WHITNEY 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

At RTX, the world's 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.

What You Will Do:

Pratt & Whitney Asheville is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer responsible for, but not limited to, the following. In this position, the candidate’s primary role will be to support the shop floor. A Quality Engineer (QE) is responsible for reviewing procedures, specifications, work instructions, and equipment to ensure compliance with the Quality Management System.

Responsibilities include:

• Adhering to all duties and responsibilities of a Quality Engineer II and III
• Working under limited to no supervision
• Relying on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned goals
• Orienting, training, assigning, and reviewing the work of lower‑level employees
• Consistently managing self‑assigned (and occasionally team‑assigned) tasks and executing them without management or engineering reminders
• Reducing customer escapes by identifying non‑conformance drivers, implementing mistake‑proofing solutions, and monitoring process fallout rates
• Providing data on material with corrective actions to evaluate their effectiveness
• Supplying hardware failure history and fallout rates to Business Units and other Quality and Manufacturing Engineers
• Acting as a liaison between sister plants and supporting other engineers as needed
• Contributing to PFMEA and control plan reviews
• Dispositioning product based on business needs to the lowest achievable level
• Leading, conducting, and analyzing results for MSA/GRR
• Inspecting and guiding operations and inspectors on the appropriate course of action throughout all stages of the manufacturing process
• Investigating quality issues to identify root cause, initiating corrective actions, and ensuring issues are addressed and resolved
• Supporting regular inspection and departmental meetings to establish action plans for improving build quality
• Developing and implementing process improvements
• Complying with and supporting health, safety, and environmental programs, policies, and procedures
• Performing other duties as assigned

Qualifications You Must Have:

• US Citizenship required due to government contracts
• Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years in an engineering role
• OR a master’s degree and 5+ years in an engineering role
• Understanding of metrology and ability to use measuring tools (e.g., calipers, dial indicators, linear scales)
• Ability to learn new measuring techniques
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Ability to stay on task and make informed decisions
• Capability to think methodically and creatively
• Detail‑oriented and dedicated to accuracy
• Ability to read and follow directions, operational standards, and interpret drawings
• Ability to work independently or within a team with minimal supervision
• Flexibility to work overtime

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Engineering degree (aerospace, industrial, manufacturing, mechanical, quality)
• Understanding of Pratt & Whitney’s Quality Procedures, Quality Management Systems, and use of CORE tools
• Experience with Solumina and SAP
• Demonstrated root‑cause analysis skills (Red‑X, Fault Tree, etc.)
• Experience in aerospace machining, forgings, castings, or composites
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Knowledge of Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements
• Experience establishing and maintaining a quality management system, ideally AS9100

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. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

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

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.