IAE Quality Engineer, Management​/Production Support; Onsite

Location: 400 Main St, BLDG OBG, Hartford, CT, USA

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizenship

Required:

U.S. citizenship is required for this role.

Security Clearance: None/Not Required

• Lead the end-to-end Escape Management process for IAE AG and Pratt & Whitney operations, ensuring timely containment, root cause resolution, and effective corrective action across internal and supplier-driven escapes.
• Own governance and execution of quality escalation forums, including Production Meetings and PRT reviews, driving accountability and closure of actions.
• Manage and continuously improve Escape Management systems including QCARR tracking, Quality Alerts, production permits, and MRB dispositions.
• Lead rework governance and review processes, including rework presentations, cosmetic reviews, and disposition alignment across functional teams.
• Oversee compliance and application of VIS specifications, cosmetic standards, and cosmetic catalog requirements across production and supplier environments.
• Drive systemic analysis of quality data to identify recurring issues, emerging risks, and opportunities for preventive action.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, supplier quality, and program teams to implement corrective and preventive actions and improve overall product quality.
• Maintain and publish key quality metrics, dashboards, and customer scorecards, ensuring transparency and alignment to business and customer expectations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aligned to Lean and AS9100-based Quality Management Systems.
• Influence and communicate across all levels of the organization to drive resolution, alignment, and sustained quality performance.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years experience in quality engineering, manufacturing operations, and/or engineering experience; or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
• Root Cause and Corrective Action experience.
• Understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS), including AS9100 standards, internal audits, and continuous improvement initiatives within aerospace manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings.
• Potential domestic and international travel required (up to 15%).

• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, and continuous improvement tools (Lean/Six Sigma).
• Ability to make and meet commitments, balance, and resolve conflicting priorities.
• Strong Project Management skills.
• Knowledge of the P&W Quality Management System.
• Working knowledge of complex engine component and assemblies.

Onsite:
Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. Commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

Salary range: $107,500 USD - $204,500 USD

Benefits: 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, holidays. (Benefits may vary by business unit and collective‑bargaining agreement.)

Incentive Compensation: Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and on whether the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments are not guaranteed and depend on performance.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, application window may be shortened or extended.

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. 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.