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Pratt & Whitney · 1 week ago

Quality Engineer (onsite)

Middletown, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$87K/yr - $165K/yr

5+ years exp

Pratt & Whitney is transforming the future of flight by designing, building, and servicing innovative engines. The Quality Engineer ensures products and processes meet quality standards through inspection, testing, and analysis, while working with cross-functional teams to improve quality and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement quality standards, policies, and procedures

Create and maintain quality documentation, including inspection illustrated plans, test procedures, and reports

Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards (e.g. AS9100)

Drive manufacturing process improvements and ensure product builds meet engineering and quality requirements

Lead structured problem-solving and root cause investigations (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, 8D, RedX, Shainin) for internal and external quality issues

Perform escape management processes and lead corrective/preventive action efforts (CAPA)

Apply UPPAP tools such as PFMEA, MSA, Process Flow, and Control Plans to manage and mitigate risk

Interface with fellow quality and manufacturing engineers, structures design engineers, engineering management, operations, shop floor personnel, and external vendors

Analyze nonconformities and design-related issues to recommend and implement corrective actions

Lead continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving quality, first-pass yield (FPY), and reducing cycle times or costs

Analyze quality data and key performance metrics to identify trends, recurring problems, and opportunities for continuous improvement

Support AS9102 First Article Inspections (FAI) and related documentation

Support internal and external audits to evaluate quality systems and compliance

Serve as a quality resource and advisor for manufacturing floor personnel and stakeholders

Qualification

Quality Management SystemStatistical Process ControlsSix Sigma CertificationAS9100 KnowledgeTechnical Drawing InterpretationManufacturing ExperienceCost Reduction ProjectsInterpersonal SkillsProblem Solving

Required

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience

Experience working in a manufacturing environment

Experience interpreting and understanding technical drawings/reports, manuals, and work instructions

Experience in driving cost reduction or quality yield improvement projects

Preferred

Knowledge of Statistical Process Controls and Capability analysis

Experience with AS9100 Quality Management System

Experience with AS9102 First Article Inspection Requirements

Six Sigma, CORE, Shainin RedX Problem Solving, or ASQ Certification

Strong interpersonal skills with experience in negotiating, having difficult conversations, and ability to work well with factory management, hourly employees, and internal stakeholders

Benefits

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

Holidays

Company

Pratt & Whitney

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Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, is a global leader in propulsion systems, powering the most advanced aircraft in the world, and we are shaping the future of aviation.

Founded in 1925

East Hartford, CT, US

10001+ employees