Quality Engineer

Prattwhitney; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 75,800 - 144,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Parental leave

Educational assistance

Job summary

Prattwhitney in Goleta, California is seeking a Quality Engineer to implement responsibilities within the Mission Assurance Integrated Product Team. The role involves managing supplier relationships and ensuring compliance with technical standards.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in STEM and experience with quality management systems, preferably AS9100 or ISO9001. Benefits include a competitive salary range of $75,800 to $144,200, medical and retirement plans, and flexible work schedules.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field and a minimum of 2 years related professional engineering experience.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems AS9100 or ISO9001.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance (DoD Secret).

Responsibilities

• Implement Quality Engineering responsibilities within the Mission Assurance Integrated Product Team.
• Lead corrective action request (CAR) and continuous improvement activities.
• Support relationships with key suppliers to deliver compliant materials.

Skills

Quality Management Systems AS9100 or ISO9001

Root Cause & Corrective Action methodology

Six Sigma tools

Statistical Process Controls (SPC)

Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)

Tools

Minitab

SAP

Windchill

Job description

Responsibilities

• Implement Quality Engineering responsibilities as a member of the Mission Assurance Integrated Product Team (MAIPT).
• Work independently and be able to travel domestically up to 15% of the time.
• Serve as the point of contact (POC) for Mission Assurance, ensuring suppliers fully understand technical and quality requirements.
• Lead corrective action request (CAR) and continuous improvement activities with an emphasis on 8D, Six Sigma, Lean practices, and other critical thinking improvement methods and resources.
• Ensure Quality Engineering engagement in program development, design, test requirements, and verification, including the transition of design to production.
• Support relationships with key suppliers to make sure compliant materials are delivered to RVS according to schedule.
• Support incoming inspection teams and provide technical guidance to suppliers to drive continuous improvement in RVS supply chain capabilities.
• Collaborate with RVS engineering and manufacturing to acquire in‑depth understanding of the technical and quality requirements of our products/components.
• Maintain positive relationships with program administration, cross‑functional program stakeholders, suppliers, customers, and government representatives.

You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years related professional engineering experience.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems AS9100 or ISO9001.
• Experience with Root Cause & Corrective Action methodology (RCCA, 8D, 5WHYs).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance (DoD Secret) – U.S. citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Six‑Sigma tools (PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA, PARETO chart).
• Experience with statistical and metrics software (e.g., Minitab).
• AS9102 First Article experience.
• Experience with factory systems and software (e.g., SAP, Windchill).
• Infrared industry, semiconductor processing, or DoD industry experience.
• Strong technical background combined with solid engineering and high‑tech manufacturing experience.
• Experience executing and supporting PPAP, SCAR, and Continuous Improvement projects.
• Demonstrated experience with Statistical Process Controls (SPC) & Rolled Throughput Process data capture.
• Experience reading and understanding mechanical, material & electrical drawings and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5.
• Experience with inspection and quality disposition of electronics, materials (ceramics & substrates) & mechanical components.
• Experience collaborating with program team members to develop practical solutions to complex problems.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $75,800 USD – $144,200 USD.

• Total rewards package including compensation, healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits.
• Parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, and Employee Scholar Program.
• Eligibility for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs based on level and collective‑bargaining agreement.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance. The security clearance process is handled and adjudicated by DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSACAS), an agency of the Department of Defense.

EEO Statement

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 Section503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.