Quality Engineer II

Prattwhitney; Foley (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Quality Engineer II for on-site work in Foley, AL. The role focuses on improving product and process quality across manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain with emphasis on PFMEA and 8D.

You will support audits, resolve non-conformances, and mentor teams in lean manufacturing while presenting metrics to leadership and customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with problem-solving tools such as Red X, 8D, Fault Tree, and 5-Why.
• Preferred aerospace manufacturing experience; SAP; SPC; inspection; data analytics; APQP/PPAP; AS9100; leading complex projects.
• U.S. citizenship required; status considered for eligible individuals.

Responsibilities

• Establish quality plans, conduct root‑cause analysis, drive corrective/preventive actions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and supply-chain teams to improve product quality and processes.
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring adherence to aerospace standards.
• Investigate non‑conformances and deviations; implement preventive solutions.
• Prepare and present quality reports, metrics, and KPIs to leadership and customers.
• Lead containment and problem resolution for customer and internal escapes.
• Apply PFMEA, MSA, Process Flow, 8-D, and Control Plans to identify risks.
• Participate in real‑time problem resolution with production and Quality Clinic teams.
• Assist in collecting and analyzing program quality data on scrap, rework, and repair.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean manufacturing principles

Education

STEM bachelor’s degree

Tools

Red X

8D

Fault Tree

5-Why

SAP

SPC

APQP/PPAP

AS9100

Job description

Quality Engineer II – Foley, AL

This role is located onsite in Foley, AL. The primary focus is improving product and process quality across manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain functions. Key responsibilities include root‑cause analysis, corrective/preventive actions, and continuous improvement using tools such as PFMEA and 8D. The candidate will support audits, resolve non‑conformances, present quality metrics to leadership and customers, and mentor teams in lean manufacturing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Establish quality plans, conduct root‑cause analysis, and drive corrective/preventive actions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and supply‑chain teams to enhance product quality and optimize processes.
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring adherence to aerospace standards.
• Investigate non‑conformances, deviations, and defects; implement solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Prepare and present quality reports, metrics, and KPIs to senior leadership and customers.
• Lead containment and problem resolution for customer and internal escapes.
• Apply advanced quality planning techniques (PFMEA, MSA, Process Flow, 8‑D, Control Plans) to identify risks.
• Participate in real‑time problem resolution with production and Quality Clinic teams.
• Assist in collecting and analyzing program quality data on key issues such as scrap, rework, and repair.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with at least 2 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field.
• Experience with problem‑solving tools such as Red X, 8D, Fault Tree, and 5‑why.
• Preferred: Experience in a central quality or shop‑floor manufacturing environment; aerospace manufacturing; SAP; SPC; inspection; data analytics; APQP/PPAP; AS9100; and leading complex projects.
• U.S. citizenship required; non‑citizens may be considered only if they are U.S. persons with appropriate status.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for new hires
• 401(k) plan with employer matching and separate employer retirement contribution
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs
• Life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• Optional coverages: pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits; fertility and family planning support
• Employee Assistance Program (up to 10 counseling sessions)

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 or veteran status. RTX provides affirmative action and privacy protection in accordance with applicable laws.