Supplier Quality Engineer (Onsite)

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

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford, CT seeks a Quality Engineer to lead root-cause investigations and drive corrective actions across customer escapes and non-conformances. You will analyze data, audit processes, and guide engineering and operations teams toward robust solutions.

The role requires strong communication, data analytics, and ability to influence across levels, with Six Sigma exposure a plus. Onsite work at the East Hartford site is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; 5+ years in quality engineering, or an advanced degree with 3+ years.
• Understanding of P&W Quality Procedures and AS9100 requirements is preferred.
• Strong communication skills, able to interact at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to influence actions and drive change; Six Sigma experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to investigate root cause of customer escapes and implement corrective actions.
• Demonstrate effective root cause determination skills (Red-X, Fault Tree, etc.).
• Obtain, organize and analyze quality data for decision making.
• Perform product, process and work instruction audits.
• Interface with Engineering and Customer Support to resolve technical/quality issues.
• Lead or participate in CORE/Six Sigma initiatives to meet goals.
• Review regulatory changes and provide technical guidance to inspectors.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Data analytics

Communication

Influence decisions

Team leadership

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Advanced degree in a related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-08-25

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

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 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:

• Leading teams to investigate the root cause of customer escapes and non-conformances and determine appropriate corrective/preventive actions.
• Must have demonstrated effective root cause determination skills, Red-X, Fault Tree, etc.
• Must have ability to obtain, organize and analyze quality data.
• Perform product, process and work instruction audits.
• Interface with various Engineering groups and Customer Support to resolve technical/quality issues related to engine manual repairs and other approved technical data.
• Lead and participate in various teams in support of the unit’s CORE / six sigma goals.
• Review and implement various regulatory requirement changes.
• Provide technical guidance and training to OEM Parts Inspectors.
• Assist with Escape investigations within Business Units.
• Actively participate on plantwide team.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• An understanding of P&W Quality Procedures, Quality Management Systems, AS9100 Requirements.
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written), work and relate with people at all levels of the organization and be self-sufficient.
• Ability to influence actions, decisions and to drive change.
• Ability to encourage and motivate others to be successful.
• Excellent knowledge of MS office computer software including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in statistics and data analytics is a plus.
• Six Sigma project leadership/management/coaching experience is a plus.
• Flexibility around shifts, for training and to maintain workflow, to include overtime.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously.

What is my role type?

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.

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 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. 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.

• 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.

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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