Sr. Supplier Quality Representative; Onsite

What You Will Do:

• 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.
• Communicate to various levels of PW Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations Leadership.
• Resolve open questions and turnbacks to support the disposition of non‑conforming material (MRB).
• Train and guide the supplier in aspects of the P&Q Quality Management System (MRB/QN submission, PW-QA specifications, eSRI, etc.).
• Manage the ATR (authorization to release) program at the vendor, including execution of the DQR (delegated quality release/DPRV) process to support material flow.
• Review, approve, and provide guidance to the supplier regarding First Article Inspection execution per AS9102.
• Support the Vendor Corrective Action Board (VCAB).
• Conduct surveillance audits at the supplier and support regulatory audits.
• Engage with other P&W supplier quality focal points to resolve problems and drive closure to improve overall quality signature of the supplier (SQAR, PPAP MFP/SPCE, ESA/MCL, etc.).
• Execute APQP with a focus on AS13004 (PFMEA/CP) and AS13006 (Process Control Methods).
• Hold suppliers accountable for root cause and corrective actions and monitor sustainable corrective action effectiveness on all escapes/issues.
• Support continuous improvement, producibility, and inspection improvement initiatives, and drive implementation of projects.

• BS in engineering, quality, industrial, manufacturing or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years of experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Engineering, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.
• Experience working in aerospace manufacturing and quality environment.
• Knowledgeable / experienced in AS9100 and AS13100.
• Experience with quality tools such as 8D, 5 Why, RCCA, PFMEA, GD&T, Gage R&R and PPAP.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

• Knowledge of PW specifications.
• Knowledge of Airfoil product definition practices and inspection tools.
• Knowledge of CMM inspection practices and interpretation of results.
• ASQ Certification, Red-X, or Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.

This role is onsite: employees who are working on site will work primarily onsite. The position is at a supplier location in Cincinnati, OH. Candidates are responsible for commuting to and from the site if the role is onsite or hybrid.

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, veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class.