Supplier Quality Engineer (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to support Airfoils and Composites Product Center, driving supplier quality improvements and providing cross-functional quality interface.

You will collaborate with Supply Chain and Engineering, apply SPC, FMEA, PPAP, and AS9100 standards, and lead corrective actions with suppliers in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

This onsite role involves working within RTX supplier networks and offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Industrial, or Manufacturing with 5+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 3+ years.
• Experience in manufacturing and quality environments.
• Working knowledge of quality systems and aerospace quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Support Airfoils and Composites Product Center to improve supplier quality and act as a quality interface to suppliers.
• Drive continuous improvement in supplier performance with Cold Section Module Center.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Engineering to implement proactive supplier improvements.
• Use quality tools to accelerate improvement efforts and ensure best-in-class quality, delivery, and service.
• Lead VCAB reviews and manage root-cause investigations for escapes.

Skills

ISO 9001/AS9100 knowledge

AS9145 APQP/PPAP

FMEA

PPAP

SPC

Lean Manufacturing

8D Problem Solving

Quality Tools

Education

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

Advanced degree in related field

Job description

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

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:

• 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.

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.

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.