Sr. Operations Quality Engineer

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

About the Role

Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Security Clearance

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret. Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1.

Location

Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AN1 ~ 350 Lowell St ~ AN1 ESSEX BLDG

What You Will Do

• Baseline factory metrics (scrap, rework, FPY, etc.), identify top drivers, forecast future demand for top drivers and identify areas of opportunity for improvement.
• Drive manufacturing quality through hardware inspection, working hands on with the product and cross functional team to drive root cause corrective action.
• Perform process walks, operator observations, and lead manufacturing team discussions to drive process enhancements to reduce variation.
• Engage manufacturing defect prevention teams to ensure alignment on top priorities (using baseline data and future forecast) to drive containment, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action Implementation.
• Lead/Drive Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) initiatives (PFMEA, control Plans, SPC, etc.) using baseline metrics and future demand with the ability to perform verification/validation of improvements and efficiencies.
• Identify supplier escapes/issues and ensure proper containment and backflow to the Supplier Quality Management team.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a bachelor’s in science degree, in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) or other technical field of study, and five (5) years related experience.
• Experience in identifying root cause, initiating/implementing effective short-term and long-term corrective actions in a cross functional process improvement environment.
• Experience in development/usage of quality metrics that may be used to drive true root cause and long-term corrective action, and in the identification/institution of perceptive verifications.
• Experience in manufacturing process within industry technical standards, interpreting drawings, work instructions, Bill of Materials (BOMs), consumable materials control, process disciplines and tool control.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• J-STD-001, Six Sigma, Lean experience and/or ASQ Certifications (Preferred).
• Demonstrated knowledge of key process characteristics and ability to implement effective process control techniques.
• Strong familiarity with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality management systems.
• Proficient in the use of pareto analysis, cause/effect diagrams, process mapping.
• Able to facilitate cross-functional teams in systematic improvement activities (e.g. Six-sigma, lean manufacturing).

Benefits & Total Rewards

• Compensation.
• Healthcare.
• Wellness.
• Retirement and work/life benefits.
• Career development and recognition programs.
• Parental (including paternal) leave.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Achievement awards.
• Educational assistance.
• Child/adult backup care.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability.
• 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (if covered by CBA). Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including individual performance, business unit performance, and/or company performance.

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.

Other

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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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.

The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.