Supplier Quality Engineer (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX, based in Middletown, CT, is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to improve supplier quality and act as the Quality interface for suppliers within the Airfoils and Composites Product Center. The role requires strong communication and leadership to drive continuous improvement across the supplier base.

The successful candidate will manage quality processes, collaborate with engineering and procurement, and lead root-cause investigations for escapes with robust corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Industrial, Manufacturing and a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience required.
• Experience working in a manufacturing and quality environment.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 quality management systems, AS9145 Requirements for APQP & PPAP, and FAI Standard AS9102.
• Experience working with preventative tools such as SPC, FMEA, QFD, PPAP, 8D, Lean, Control Plans and other process improvement tools.
• Six Sigma, Lean, and/or ASQ Certification (CQE, CQM/OE, CSQE, CQA, CRE, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Work with Cold Section Module Center to Drive continuous improvement in supplier performance
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Engineering teams to execute proactive supply base improvement plans to achieve significant, measurable gains in cost, quality, and customer satisfaction across assigned suppliers
• Utilize established Quality processes tools to support and accelerate improvement efforts
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of supplier quality management principles to ensure best-in-class quality, delivery, and service while being the primary Quality Engineer for a defined supplier base
• Build and maintain key relationships with Supplier's Quality and Operations leadership, as well as Pratt & Whitney Engineering and Procurement teams to resolve production challenges in a high-paced environment
• Collect and analyze data to identify trends, to support process and design changes at suppliers to aid in continuous improvement activities and reduce cost lead-time to improve overall quality signature
• Support Escape Management activities by holding suppliers accountable for thorough root cause investigations and implementation of robust corrective and preventative actions for all escapes and recurring high-impact quality issues.
• Lead and facilitate Vendor Corrective Action Board (VCAB) reviews.

Skills

Quality management

Supplier relationships

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality/Industrial/Manufacturing

Tools

ISO 9001/AS9100

APQP/PPAP

FMEA

SPC

8D

Lean Manufacturing

Job description

Date Posted:2026-09-09

Country:United States of America

Location:US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-220A ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 220A

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:

The selected Supplier Quality Engineer will provide support to the Airfoils and Composites Product Center relative to improvement of suppliers' Quality as well as providing Quality interface, expertise and support to Suppliers. The candidate shall be highly motivated and effective team player with strong communication and influential skills.

Major Job responsibilities (while not limited to):

• Work with Cold Section Module Center to Drive continuous improvement in supplier performance
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Engineering teams to execute proactive supply base improvement plans to achieve significant, measurable gains in cost, quality, and customer satisfaction across assigned suppliers
• Utilize established Quality processes tools to support and accelerate improvement efforts
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of supplier quality management principles to ensure best-in-class quality, delivery, and service while being the primary Quality Engineer for a defined supplier base
• Build and maintain key relationships with Supplier's Quality and Operations leadership, as well as Pratt & Whitney Engineering and Procurement teams to resolve production challenges in a high-paced environment
• Collect and analyze data to identify trends, to support process and design changes at suppliers to aid in continuous improvement activities and reduce cost lead-time to improve overall quality signature
• Support Escape Management activities by holding suppliers accountable for thorough root cause investigations and implementation of robust corrective and preventative actions for all escapes and recurring high-impact quality issues.
• Lead and facilitate Vendor Corrective Action Board (VCAB) reviews.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Industrial, Manufacturing and a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience required.
• Experience working in a manufacturing and quality environment.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 quality management systems, AS9145 Requirements for APQP & PPAP, and FAI Standard AS9102.
• Experience working with one or more of the following aerospace or commercial equivalent preventative tools - Statistical Process Control (SPC), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Quality Function Deployment (QFD), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP),8D, Lean Manufacturing, Control Plans, other process improvement tools
• Six Sigma, Lean, and/or American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certification (CQE, CQM/OE, CSQE, CQA, CRE, etc.)

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. This role is: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.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