Principal Quality Engineer; Onsite

Position: Principal Quality Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-GA-MIDLAND-MPC 8801/8987 Macon Rd BLDG MPC

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.

Pratt & Whitney's Columbus Blades Manufacturing Facility is transforming for the future to support legacy product lines and new engine programs for both military and commercial applications. We continually make significant investments in technology and resources to better support customers and their engines now and for new customers.

What You Will Do:

• Analyze data to facilitate process improvements; assist with process certification projects to implement process improvements; develop and stand up methods of process certification and control for legacy manufacturing (e.g. control charts, statistical process control, etc.).

• Work with a multifunctional team to improve Quality-focused business metrics, such as COPQ (Cost of Poor Quality) and yield.

• Support outsourced process suppliers with process certification and improvement activities.

• Implement SPC on current and future production processes.

• Work with suppliers to help them meet P&W quality requirements; 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.

• Conduct reject data analysis using Solumina and SAP to collect and analyze data to implement process and design changes at suppliers to improve their quality and productivity.

• Engage with NSA/MCL, Engineering, Materials and critical stake holders and visit suppliers to improve overall quality signature of supplier.

• 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 in Engineering and 8 or more years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations, quality or similar environment OR a Master's degree and 5 or more years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations, quality or similar environment

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles

• Demonstrated experience meeting commitments in a deadline driven environment; ability to balance and resolve conflicting priorities

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Degree in aerospace/industrial/manufacturing/mechanical/quality engineering

• Hands on work experience in a quality environment

• Working knowledge of AS9100

• Proficiency in SAP/Solumina

• Certified Quality Engineer or Lean Six-Sigma Black Belt

• Practical experience in APQP techniques

• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environment

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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)…