Supplier Process Control Engineer (Supplier Quality SPCE/MFP) - (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, a RTX company, is seeking a senior Quality Engineer focused on supplier quality in East Hartford, CT. You will coach APQP/PPAP, ensure compliance with AS9100/ISO 9001, and drive process improvements across the supply base.

This onsite role requires collaboration with Procurement, Engineering, and Supplier Development to meet quality metrics and support certification efforts. Up to 25% travel requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years experience or advanced degree with 5+ years.
• 3-5 years of Quality Engineering in aerospace production/manufacturing.
• Experience with AS9100/ISO 9001 and AS13100 Chapter B.
• Proficient in APQP tools: PFMEA, Process Flow, Control Plans, DFMEA, FAI, GR&R, GD&T.
• Statistical analytics, DOE, and multivariate statistics proficiency.
• Minitab and MS Office suite proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Coach and implement APQP/PPAP elements with suppliers and internal teams.
• Ensure compliance with Pratt & Whitney quality systems across the supply base.
• Mentor suppliers and internal teams in process control and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Procurement, Engineering, Value Stream Managers, and Supplier Development to execute improvement plans.
• Support VCAB reviews and ensure root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Drive product/process improvements to meet quality metric goals for certification and maturity.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities to improve supplier quality signatures and reduce escapes.
• Travel up to 25% to support supplier quality initiatives.

Skills

APQP quality tools

Statistics & DOE

Minitab proficiency

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Tools

MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Project)

Minitab

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-29

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.

What You Will Do:

• Collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to coach and implement APQP/PPAP elements.
• Providing guidance and ensuring compliance with Pratt & Whitney quality systems and requirements within the supply base.
• Coaching and mentoring suppliers and internal teams in process control and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partnering with Procurement, Engineering, Value Stream Managers, and Supplier Development teams to execute supply base improvement plans.
• Supporting Vendor Corrective Action Board (VCAB) reviews and ensuring thorough root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Driving product and process improvements to meet supply base quality metric goals for process certification and supplier maturity.
• Coordinating cross-functional activities to improve supplier quality signatures and reduce process escapes.
• Traveling up to 25% to support supplier quality initiatives and improvement efforts.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years of experience, or an advanced degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• 3-5 years of Quality Engineering experience in an aerospace production or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with AS9100/ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and AS13100 Chapter B.
• Proficiency in APQP Quality tools, including Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEA, Control Plans, DFMEA, FAI, GR&R, and GD&T.
• Proficiency in statistics, data analytics, Design of Experiments (DOE), and multivariate statistics.
• Proficiency with Minitab and Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Project).

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with AS13003, AS13004, and AS13006 standards.
• Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, MRL, and QCPC, with experience applying these in aerospace or related industries.
• Member Focal Point (MFP) Certification.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification and experience coaching process improvement and process control.
• ASQ certifications, such as Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Manager (CQM).
• Experience with creative troubleshooting and problem-solving in manufacturing or quality environments.
• Comprehensive analytical skills and experience managing cross‑functional projects.

Onsite Role Type:

• 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.

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.

• 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
• 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.