Principal Quality Engineer; Onsite

Date Posted:

Location:

Windsor Locks, CT (US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1 ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG
1)

Position Type:
Onsite

Citizenship Requirement: U.S. citizenship required.

Security Clearance:
Not required.

As a Principal Quality Engineer, you will collaborate with cross‑functional teams—including Manufacturing, Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Procurement—to analyze quality issues, drive root cause and corrective actions, and continuously improve product quality and process performance. You will monitor and drive improvements in key performance indicators (KPIs) such as scrap rates, rework, and first-pass yield. This position also plays a leadership role in closing out quality notifications and corrective action requests (CARs) and participating in Quality Clinic activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

This is an onsite position in Windsor Locks, CT.

• Lead and participate in MRB (Material Review Board) activities involving the processing, evaluation and disposition of nonconforming material throughout the Propeller Systems value stream.
• Analyze nonconforming material data and coordinate timely and accurate dispositions in accordance with internal procedures and regulatory standards.
• Manage and monitor quality notifications, ensuring closure through thorough documentation, root cause analysis, and follow‑up actions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Operations teams to resolve quality issues impacting production flow and product conformity.
• Drive and close assigned Corrective Action Requests (CARs) by leading root cause investigations and ensuring effectiveness of implemented solutions.
• Monitor and report on KPIs including scrap, rework, defect trends, and quality notification aging; identify areas for improvement and recommend actions.
• Participate in and support Quality Clinic activities to triage quality issues and escalate concerns as needed for cross‑functional resolution.
• Identify systemic issues and work cross‑functionally to implement preventive actions.
• Contribute to internal audits, regulatory compliance efforts, and risk mitigation activities.
• Manage processes to ensure all requirements are met for work transfer and process change management including Resourcing Gate and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) acceptance.

• University degree and minimum 8years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5years of experience.
• Experience supporting AS9100 (or similar) Quality Management System requirements (e.g., Nonconformity Metrics Management, Risk Analysis, Audit support).
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with First Article Inspection (FAI) reviews and Net‑Inspect approvals.
• Previous Propeller Systems experience.
• Experience in processing customer returns.
• Quality clinic experience.

• Knowledgeable in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) including requirements derived from AS9145 and/or AS13100.
• Knowledgeable in the 8D process and review C/A plans with the product quality team and exposure to quality tools (RCCA, PPAP, Escape Management).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience with data analysis and reporting, with the ability to engage cross‑functional teams effectively.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages such as pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Health and wellness incentives, including virtual doctor visits and wellness rewards program.
• Child and elder care services.
• And more.

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.

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