Senior Quality Engineer (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford, CT is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer for the Hot Section Module Center South (HSMC-S). You will partner with manufacturing and inspection teams to drive root cause, evaluate processes, and ensure aerospace quality and regulatory compliance for turbine airfoils used in military and commercial engines.

The role requires strong communication, AS9100 experience, FAI, and continuous improvement tools. Onsite work with a focus on hands-on problem solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 5+ years in manufacturing, or advanced degree with 3+ years.
• Experience with AS9100 quality systems.
• Experience with FAI and work instruction reviews.
• Ability to communicate with shop floor and customers.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis and lean tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical quality partner to manufacturing and inspection teams, working directly with shop-floor personnel to identify process risks, resolve quality issues, and ensure turbine airfoils meet engineering, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes for compliance to applicable requirements.
• Support day-to-day manufacturing activities such as review and approval of work instructions, PAR, and FAI.
• Perform analysis of quality nonconformances.
• Support shop non-compliance investigations to determine root cause and track corrective actions.
• Support preparation for third party and customer quality audits.
• Support product escape investigations and population bounding efforts.
• Construct and perform quality presentations to a technical community.

Skills

Strong communication

RRCA

Lean manufacturing

AS9100 knowledge

Quality systems

CQE (ASQ)

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM or related field

Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in manufacturing/engineering

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-22

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-K ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG K

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.

What You Will Do:

Hot Section Module Center South (HSMC-S) is a world class fabricator of both military and commercial turbine airfoils. As a Senior Quality Engineer within Pratt & Whitney's HSMC-S, you will help ensure the quality and performance of critical turbine airfoils used in advanced military and commercial engines. You will serve as a key technical partner to manufacturing and inspection teams, working directly with the shop floor to identify and resolve quality issues, evaluate manufacturing processes, drive root cause and corrective action, and ensure products meet engineering, customer, and regulatory requirements.

This role offers the opportunity to apply your quality engineering expertise to complex manufacturing challenges while partnering across functions to improve processes, prevent defects, and strengthen overall product quality. We are seeking a proactive, technically strong self-starter who is comfortable working in a hands-on manufacturing environment and can effectively translate quality requirements into practical, sustainable solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a technical quality partner to manufacturing and inspection teams, working directly with shop-floor personnel to identify process risks, resolve quality issues, and ensure turbine airfoils meet engineering, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• 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 analysis of quality nonconformances
• Support shop non-compliance investigations to determine root cause, identify robust corrective actions, and track 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+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, OR an Advanced Degree and 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Familiarity with inspection tooling and techniques
• Previous experience with first article inspections (FAI) and reviewing/approving work instructions for the shop floor in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge / experience with quality systems and standards such as AS9100.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work within a group setting and interface directly with shop floor operators and inspection personnel
• Proficient in the use of continuous improvement tools, such as relentless root cause analysis (RRCA) and principles of lean manufacturing.
• ASQ - CQE certifications are a plus

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. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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.
• 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.