Quality Engineer, Operations; Onsite

HSMC North is a world class fabricator of military combustors, augmentors, nozzles and specialty coated hardware. HSMC North is a key contributor to P&W operational fleets with a broad and complex product line.

In this position, your primary role will be to support the shop floor. A Quality Engineer is integral to the continued success of the mod center as the leader of problem resolution teams related to part manufacture in the value stream, the driver of process improvement and educator of technical requirements. They also act as liaisons between the mod center, program office and internal customer when discussing quality concerns.

• Evaluate manufacturing processes and hardware to determine compliance to applicable requirements.
• Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering to improve part quality signature.
• Improve manufacturing, assembly, inspection, and test processes to reduce and prevent defects and prevent quality escapes to our customers.
• Provide quality engineering support (interpretation, process approvals, etc.) to bargaining unit workers.
• Support day-to-day manufacturing activities such as review and approval of work instructions, process authorization requests (PAR), and first article inspections (FAI).
• Use continuous improvement tools as well as the principles of lean manufacturing to investigate non-compliance issues and quality escapes.
• Perform root cause analysis, identifying and implementing robust corrective actions and gauge effectiveness to ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Support the communication and processing of quality notifications through the Material Review Board (MRB) process.
• Perform and follow-up on internal and external quality audits.
• Work with supplier quality engineering to resolve supplier issues that impact in-house hardware.
• Develop and deliver technical training to the inspection and operations teams.

• Advanced degree and 3 years of experience in Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, or Operations within Aviation, Aerospace, Space, Military, Defense or other regulated industry.
• OR Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret-level security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

• University degree ideally in Engineering. Mechanical or Quality Engineering preferred.
• ASQ‑CQE certification a plus.
• Experience with Quality Notifications/Material Review Board.
• Ability to lead projects, cross‑functional teams and manage quality clinics or other projects effectively.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (i.e., AS9100/AS9110 or ISO 9001) and internal audit experience.
• Root Cause and Corrective Action experience (QCPC, RCCA Red‑X, Fault Tree, etc.).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, familiarity with geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T) inspection equipment, tools and methods.
• Working knowledge of Pratt & Whitney shop practices & processes, quality standards, and inspections methods & tools.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies (CORE/ACE/Six Sigma, etc.).
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite programs, SAP ERP, and Solumina MES.
• Ability to work and effectively communicate with all levels of management, shop personnel and customers.

USD 86,800 – 165,200 (depending on experience).

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Short‑term and Long‑term disability.
• 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Flexible work schedules, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Scholar Program.
• Parental leave, paid time off, holidays.
• Short‑term and long‑term incentive compensation programs (subject to business unit and collective‑bargaining agreement).

This is an onsite role; employees will work primarily onsite. Commuting is the employee’s personal responsibility.

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.