Principal Quality Engineer; Onsite

Location:

US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1 ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1

Position Type:
Onsite

Security Clearance:
None/Not Required

U.S. Citizenship required.

Salary Range: 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD

• 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 elevate 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.

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
• Experience supporting AS9100 (or similar) Quality Management System requirements (e.g., Nonconformity Metrics Management, Risk Analysis, Audit support, etc.).
• 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 that includes employer matching funds 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 you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.
• 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.