Program Supplier Assurance Engineer

Prattwhitney; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, a RTX business, seeks an engineer to drive supplier quality improvements in hardware, software and service procurements. You will analyze defect data, coordinate with supplier quality and SCM, and lead continuous improvement efforts using lean and six sigma methods.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years engineering experience, strong presentation and communication skills, and the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of two (2) years of engineering experience.
• Experience making presentations and communicating both in writing and verbally to persuade and influence stakeholders, team members, suppliers, and management.
• Experience using statistical analysis processes and tools.
• Experience using Microsoft office suite software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience participating in the resolution of technical issues affecting product processes, systems and deliverables.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Responsibilities

• Review hardware, software and service purchase requisitions or material masters for complete and correct flow down requirements.
• Act as a technical interface between Supplier Quality, SCM and Suppliers on rejected materials.
• Perform defect data analysis and review with the program managers and supplier management, which will assist in developing Supplier improvement plans.
• Lead and participate on multi-functional teams in problem resolution and continuous improvement activities with an emphasis on six sigma, lean practices and other analytical improvement methods and tools.
• Identify and document supplier risk; develop mitigation plans to reduce, eliminate and prevent supplied product defects.
• Support containment activities associated with discrepant material, with assistance from functional stakeholders.
• Support the supplier corrective action process, review, approval and monitoring; assure containment, closed loop Root Cause Corrective Action is obtained; communicate issue and resolution to functional stakeholders.
• Support the MSP Program Supplier Assurance group in execution of supplier assessment plans for the programs within the business area.

Skills

Presentation skills

Statistical analysis

MS Office

Communication

Problem solving

Lean/Six Sigma

Supplier quality

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-01 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E04 ~ 2006 E El Segundo Blvd ~ BLDG E04 Position Role Type: Hybrid 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: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 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. Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do:

• Review hardware, software and service purchase requisitions or material masters for complete and correct flow down requirements
• Act as a technical interface between Supplier Quality, SCM and Suppliers on rejected materials
• Perform defect data analysis and review with the program managers and supplier management, which will assist in developing Supplier improvement plans
• Lead and participate on multi-functional teams in problem resolution and continuous improvement activities with an emphasis on six sigma, lean practices and other analytical improvement methods and tools
• Identify and document supplier risk; develop mitigation plans to reduce, eliminate and prevent supplied product defects
• Support containment activities associated with discrepant material, with assistance from functional stakeholders
• Support the supplier corrective action process, review, approval and monitoring; assure containment, closed loop Root Cause Corrective Action is obtained; communicate issue and resolution to functional stakeholders
• Support the MSP Program Supplier Assurance group in execution of supplier assessment plans for the programs within the business area.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of two (2) years of engineering experience
• Experience making presentations and communicating both in writing and verbally to persuade and influence stakeholders, team members, suppliers, and management
• Experience using statistical analysis processes and tools.
• Experience using Microsoft office suite software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience participating in the resolution of technical issues affecting product processes, systems and deliverables
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

We Prefer:

• Experience exercising judgement and applying decision-making skills with appropriate supervisory intervention
• Self-starter with ability to perform work under general direction
• Experience with technical procedures, specifications, standards, and other engineering and manufacturing related documents
• Experience in failure and root cause analysis
• Experience using process improvement techniques and methodologies (e.g. Kaizen, Lean, DMAIC, and DMADV) and tools (e.g. ANOVA, SPC, Capability Analysis, DOE, MSA, and FMEA)
• Experience in supporting design and manufacturing processes
• Project management experience, working experience with AS 9100 quality management systems, and experience in aerospace-related manufacturing environment, is a plus
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing

What We Offer:

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

This position requires a security clearance.

DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

The salary range for this role is 75,800 USD - 144,200 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
• 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.

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.