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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 spanet leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity 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.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to join our Auxiliary Power Unity (APU) team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and managing the quality performance of our suppliers to ensure that all products and materials meet our stringent quality standards. This role involves working closely with suppliers, internal teams, and other stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with industry regulations and company requirements.

What You Will Do:

• Support and lead process improvement actions for APU Quality processes for both PWA and Supplier initiatives.
• Engage with Suppliers to support supplier self-release requirements to train and approve supplier DQR’s
• Lead 8D root cause and corrective action activities with suppliers to resolve quality issues and prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with suppliers to develop and implement quality improvement plans and initiatives.
• Monitor and report on supplier performance metrics, including quality, delivery, and responsiveness.
• Work with cross-functional teams, including engineering, procurement, and manufacturing, to address supplier-related quality and delivery issues.
• Provide technical guidance and support to suppliers to ensure understanding and adherence to quality requirements.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related field and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems (QMS), standards (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001), and regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience with supplier assessments, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Experience with inspection tools and manual layout.
• Proficiency in quality tools and software (e.g., Minitab, SAP, QLIK, Quality Management Systems).

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Special process and NDT experience is a plus.
• Certification in quality engineering (e.g., CQE, CQA) is a plus.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Why Join Us:

• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and innovative projects in the aerospace and defense industry.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
• Career development opportunities and support for continuous learning and professional development.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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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