Senior Quality Engineer - Hot Section Module Center (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford, CT, is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer for the Hot Section Module Center (HSMC) South to support the production and development of turbine airfoils. You will provide technical support to inspection staff and shop floor operations, and evaluate processes for compliance.

Responsibilities include review of work instructions, PARs, and FAI, data analysis of quality nonconformances, and supporting audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM or related field and 5+ years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations, quality or related environment.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiar with inspection tooling and techniques.
• AS9100 knowledge and lean manufacturing principles preferred.
• ASQ/CQE certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the inspection and manufacturing teams; interface with shop floor operators and inspection staff.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes and hardware to determine compliance with applicable requirements.
• Review and approve work instructions, PARs, and first article inspections (FAI).
• Analyze quality nonconformances and perform root-cause investigations; drive corrective actions and track effectiveness.
• Assist with third-party and customer quality audits and product escape investigations.
• Prepare quality presentations for a technical audience.

Skills

Inspection tooling

Quality data analysis

Quality systems familiarity

Lean manufacturing RRCA

ASQ CQE

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM or related field

Master’s Degree in STEM or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-11-03

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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.

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do:

Hot Section Module Center (HSMC)South is a world class fabricator of both military and commercial turbine airfoils. HSMC South is looking fora Senior Quality Engineer- HSMC in the production and development of turbine airfoils.

• Provide technical support to the inspection and manufacturing communities; interface directly with shop floor operators and inspection staff
• Evaluate manufacturing processes and hardware to determine compliance to applicable requirements
• Support day-to-day manufacturing activities such as review and approval of work instructions, process authorization requests(PAR), and first article inspections (FAI)
• Perform data analysis of quality nonconformances Support shop non‑compliance investigations to determine root cause, identifying robust corrective actions and tracking effectiveness
• Support preparation efforts for third party and customer quality audits
• Support product escape investigations and population bounding efforts
• Construct and perform quality presentations to a technical community

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM or related field and 5 or more years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations, quality or related environment environment, OR a Master’s Degree and 3 or more years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations, quality or related environment
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiar with inspection tooling and techniques

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Knowledge/experience with quality systems and standards such as AS9100
• Proficient in the use of continuous improvement tools, such as relentless root cause analysis (RRCA) and principles of lean manufacturing
• ASQ/CQE

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

Onsite

Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in‑person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on‑site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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, and 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.

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