APU/TF33 Supplier Quality Engineer (Onsite)

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience in engineering, manufacturing operations, quality, or a closely related industrial environment; or a master’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, including company and regulatory requirements (AS9100).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SAP, and enterprise database systems.
• Willingness and ability to travel to suppliers and other company locations.

• Experience with root cause analysis, process control tools, and CORE methodologies.
• JCL2 certified or willingness to obtain certification.
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or willingness to obtain certification.
• Strong presentation, project management, and decision‑making capabilities.
• Proven ability to interface with management, and suppliers.

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 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.

The Engine Center Supplier Quality team is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to support our Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) and TF33 programs. The successful candidate will play a key role in upholding high-quality standards across our supply base to ensure all products and materials meet safety, regulatory, and performance requirements. This position requires strong collaboration with suppliers, internal cross-functional teams, and key stakeholders to drive continuous improvement, resolve issues, and maintain compliance with industry standards and company expectations.

• →Provide technical guidance to suppliers to ensure understanding and adherence to quality requirements, specifications, and QMS expectations.
• →Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, manufacturing, global supply chain, and procurement to address supplier quality constraints and ensure product conformance.
• →Train, support, and approve suppliers in meeting self‑release and DQR requirements.
• →Support process improvement initiatives for quality processes across both internal (PWA) and supplier activities using CORE tools and methodologies.  
• →Lead and support Product Recall activities, including root cause analysis (8D)/investigations, corrective actions, and escape management to resolve and prevent quality issues.
• →Develop, implement, and monitor supplier quality improvement plans and performance metrics, including quality, and responsiveness.
• →Apply, maintain, and improve quality control systems, protocols, and process control documentation to ensure compliance with requirements, objectives, and contract obligations.
• →Identify and manage risk using PPAP core elements (e.g., PPAP, APQP, Control Plans, FMEA, SPC, KPC, MSA) and recommend risk‑mitigation strategies.
• →Promote a strong quality culture through adherence to the QMS and Quality Cardinal Rules.

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