Supplier Quality Engineer - Military Veterans

Date Posted:

2024-10-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW100: East Hartford 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. 

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

Innovation through diversity of thought. At Pratt & Whitney, we believe diversity of thought enables creativity, innovation, and a foundation for inclusion. By fostering an inclusive culture, we accept a shared accountability and responsibility to recognize, sponsor, coach, hire and promote talent equally. We welcome our employees to be their whole - best - selves at work because trust, respect and integrity, are a part of our DNA.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented Supplier Quality Engineer, in our Machining & Fabrication Product Center supporting various mod center parts.  As one of the supplier quality engineering product center teams, focused on machined and fabricated parts you will provide support to the Supply Chain Quality Engineering Group, as well as providing quality interface, expertise and support to suppliers and peer organizations. You will be responsible for supporting Machining & Fabrication Product Center suppliers that deliver some of the highly machined and fabricated components. The position offers opportunities for continued growth and development in both technical as well as interpersonal skills.

What You Will Do:

• Work with suppliers to help them meet P&W quality requirements. Work on deviation requests, EC support, as well as Part Specific Inspection Plans (PSIPs).
• Create and maintain key relationships with Suppliers’ Quality and Operations Management teams, as well as PW Engineering, Procurement, and support organizations to resolve production challenges in a high paced environment.
• Manage supplier Vendor Corrective Action Board (VCAB). Conduct data analysis in PW QLIK dashboards and SAP to collect and analyze data to implement process and design changes at suppliers to improve their quality and productivity.
• Engage with SQAR, PPAP focal points and visit domestic and international suppliers to improve overall quality signature of supplier as necessary.
• Escape Management Support to Investigation Managers in Quality Clinic. Collect/Compile data and drive Continuous improvement initiatives at the Supplier in reaction to escapes, and in support of reduced cost and lead-time.
• Hold Suppliers accountable for root cause and corrective actions and implement sustainable corrective / preventive action on all escapes/issues.
• Team with Engineering and Procurement to execute proactive supply base improvement plans that improve Quality signature and to ensure customer confidence.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years quality experience in engineering, manufacturing, and/or aerospace, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.
• Experience working in RCCA tools such as 8D & 5-Whys, PFMEAs, PPAP, Gage R&R.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Value:

• Experience working in manufacturing and quality environment.
• Knowledgeable / experienced in AS9100 / ISO 9001 Quality systems.
• Proficiency/expertise in Quality tools such as 8D, RCCA, PFMEA, GD&T and PPAP.
• Self-starter with ability to meet commitments, balance and resolve conflicting priorities.
• High energy, dynamic individual who strives for continuous improvement.
• Able to react quickly to resolve issues and collaborate cross-functionally for results.

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance 
• Short-term disability, long-term disability and parental leave 
• 401(k) match 
• Flexible spending accounts 
• Employee assistance program 
• Employee Scholar Program (No waiting period!) 
• Paid time off including: 3 weeks of vacation, 5 personal sick days, 3 unpaid days for unique situations at supervisor discretion, and 12 paid government holidays throughout the year inclusive of holiday shutdown for the week between Christmas and New Year.

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 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.

Requires advanced knowledge of work area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. May have practical knowledge of project

management. Practical to substantial knowledge of RTX projects, programs or systems with the ability to make enhancements and leverage in daily work.

Typically requires:

A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience

Engineering/Other Technical Positions:

Typically requires a degree in Science,Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

The salary range for this role is 77,000 USD - 163,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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