PDC Quality Engineer; Onsite

Overview

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 opportunities 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.

• The PDC Quality Engineer will support 1st‑shift operations at the Middletown, CT Product Delivery Center (PDC) by participating in engine assembly and test phases of production.
• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Customer Support, Procurement, Test Engineering, and other functional disciplines to facilitate the assembly and shipping of engines.
• Drive innovative problem‑solving, develop timely action plans for resolution, and coordinate the implementation of corrective actions.
• Investigate and analyze any hardware or assembly concerns that cause assembly and delivery issues by reviewing procedures, specifications, instructions, processes, and equipment to ensure compliance with applicable drawings, specifications, and standards.
• Address nonconformances in a timely manner and provide details to allow for resolution; manage multiple priorities simultaneously to prevent or minimize work stoppages.
• Partner with flow‑line managers to ensure full support of the product and delivery to customers.
• Coordinate quality projects and initiatives between assembly and test product line personnel, and support organization efforts focused on improving the PDC quality signature.
• Establish and execute quality plans for configuration compliance, non‑conformance reduction, and customer satisfaction; participate in PDC compliance audits.
• Generate, maintain, and provide quality metrics to the P&W Management team and oversee quality improvement programs; serve as liaison to government and customer representatives as needed.
• Create process‑flow documents for submission to government agencies and customers; establish strong communication lines between multiple shifts supporting the PDC.

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM or Business field and 5 or more years’ experience in engineering, manufacturing operations, materials management, project management, quality, or a related environment, OR a Master’s Degree and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar setting.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and to obtain, organize, and analyze quality data.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts and/or experience with Kaizen events or continuous improvement programs (CORE, Six Sigma); knowledge of Value‑Stream Mapping, Workplace Organization, Continuous‑Flow Manufacturing, Total Productive Maintenance, DIVE, RCCA, Mistake Proofing, QCPC, etc.
• Quality‑system knowledge, familiarity with SAP system transactions, and the ability to query data from enterprise‑database systems.

• Familiarity with SAP system transactions.
• Understanding of technical data such as manufacturing or part drawings.
• Knowledge of aerospace quality standards including AS9100, AS9102, and ISO.
• Knowledge of quality systems and familiarity with SAP system transactions.
• JCL2 certification or willingness to acquire certification.
• Working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations or experience with government regulatory agencies.

The salary range for this role is $86,800 – $165,200. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and annual incentive compensation programs, depending on the business unit and collective‑bargaining agreement. Salary and benefits are determined by location, education, experience and key skills.

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.