Senior Operations Quality Engineer — DoD Secret Clearance

Prattwhitney; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) match

Paid time off

Education assistance

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in Andover, MA is seeking a manufacturing quality professional to lead process improvement, analyze baseline metrics, and drive corrective actions with cross-functional teams.

You will apply APQP, PFMEA, SPC, and control plans to reduce variation, and develop quality metrics to support containment and root-cause actions.

Bachelor’s in STEM and 5+ years in manufacturing quality are required; U.S. citizenship and DoD clearance eligibility may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics and 5 years related experience.
• Experience identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions in cross-functional improvements.
• Experience in developing quality metrics and verification practices.
• Experience with manufacturing processes, drawings, BOMs, materials control and process disciplines.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DoD clearance.
• Six Sigma, Lean, ASQ certifications preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality management systems.
• Proficiency with Pareto analysis, cause/effect diagrams, and process mapping.
• Ability to lead cross-functional improvement activities (Six-sigma, lean).

Responsibilities

• Baseline factory metrics (scrap, rework, FPY) and forecast top drivers for improvement.
• Drive manufacturing quality through hardware inspection and cross-functional action.
• Perform process walks and operator observations to reduce variation.
• Engage defect prevention efforts to align on priorities and corrective actions.
• Lead APQP initiatives (PFMEA, control plans, SPC) using baseline data and future demand.
• Identify supplier escapes and coordinate containment with Supplier Quality Management.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Six Sigma

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional teamwork

Quality metrics development

Process mapping

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

Pratt & Whitney in Andover, MA is seeking a manufacturing quality professional to lead process improvement, analyze baseline metrics, and drive corrective actions with cross-functional teams.

You will apply APQP, PFMEA, SPC, and control plans to reduce variation, and develop quality metrics to support containment and root-cause actions.

Bachelor’s in STEM and 5+ years in manufacturing quality are required; U.S. citizenship and DoD clearance eligibility may be required.