Product Quality Engineering - Advanced Casting Foundry (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 132,400 - 251,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is hiring a Quality Engineer for its new Advanced Casting Foundry in Asheville, NC. This leadership position requires developing quality controls and ensuring compliance throughout production.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree with extensive experience, knowledgeable in AS9100 and various quality tools. Responsibilities include analyzing data for quality improvements and leading initiatives to minimize defects.

Competitive salary range is $132,400 - $251,600 along with other benefits like medical and 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience with Bachelor's degree or 7 years with advanced degree.
• Proficient in quality tools and methodologies.
• Experience in process improvement and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop quality improvement strategies and controls.
• Lead investigations and analyze complex data.
• Ensure compliance with FAA & AS9100 standards.

Skills

Leadership and management experience

Knowledge in AS9100 / ISO 9001

Quality tools proficiency

Root cause corrective action

DMAIC and Six Sigma experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

FAI

PFMEA

DFMEA

GR&R

GD&T

Job description

Overview

Pratt & Whitney is constructing an Advanced Casting Foundry within its Asheville, NC factory. We are looking for an experienced Quality Engineer for this greenfield business. The role is a Quality Engineering leadership position within the ACF responsible for ensuring our control plans meet customer requirements throughout the production lifecycle. The engineer will develop quality controls, conduct inspections, perform root cause analysis, and lead continuous improvement initiatives to minimize defects and prevent customer escapes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality signature improvement strategies and systemic controls in partnership with Manufacturing Engineering.
• Lead in manufacturing process and technical investigations.
• Analyze and present complex data to support quality signature improvements.
• Identify and establish required QMS improvements to support this new internal product line.
• Lead activities to support FAA & AS9100 scope expansion and maintain compliance.
• Apply commercial and financial awareness to understand how failures impact business financials, customer satisfaction, and future orders.
• Lead process improvement opportunities using DMAIC, CORE, and Lean Strategies to enhance quality, decrease process cycle time, and reduce operational costs.
• Provide technical expertise of non-conforming material and support communication and processing of quality notifications through the Material Review Board (MRB) process.
• Define and implement plans to support business objectives including quality, CORE, and financial metrics.
• Provide effective communication to ensure alignment as a leader within the Quality and ACF organizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and management experience.
• Knowledgeable in AS9100 / ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Working knowledge and proficiency in quality tools such as FAI, PFMEA, DFMEA, GR&R, and GD&T elements.
• Experience in root cause corrective action and eliminating non-conformances.
• Practical DMAIC, CORE, Six Sigma, or other Lean systems experience.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: $132,400 - $251,600 USD.

Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and 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 depend on the business unit and bargaining agreement. Eligible employees may also be considered for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs based on performance and company factors.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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, 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.