Senior Quality Engineer (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

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

holidays

annual short‑term incentive programs

annual long‑term incentive programs

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, a RTX business unit, seeks a Senior Quality Engineer for HSMC-S in East Hartford. You will partner with shop-floor teams to resolve quality issues, drive root-cause analysis, and ensure compliance with engineering and regulatory standards.

The role blends hands-on manufacturing with cross-functional quality programs. Ideal candidates bring a STEM degree and 5+ years in manufacturing, with FAI and AS9100 experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 5+ years in manufacturing, or an advanced degree with 3+ years in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical quality partner to manufacturing and inspection teams and ensure turbine airfoils meet requirements.
• Evaluate processes for compliance and approve work instructions and FAIs.
• Analyze nonconformances, drive root cause, and track corrective actions.
• Support audits and investigations, and present quality findings to technical staff.

Skills

Inspection tooling

FAI experience

Quality systems

AS9100 knowledge

Communication skills

Continuous improvement

RRCA / Lean

ASQ CQE (nice to have)

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Advanced degree (optional)

Job description

Company Overview

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.

Location

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

Position Type

Position Role Type: Onsite

Eligibility

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

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

Benefits

• 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
• holidays
• annual short‑term incentive compensation programs
• annual long‑term incentive compensation programs

Salary

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.

Work Arrangement

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.

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.

Position Classification

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.

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, 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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About RTX

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry‑leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.