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Pratt & Whitney · 18 hours ago

Quality Engineer, Operations (Onsite)

East Hartford, CT

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry, Mid Level

$69K/yr - $131K/yr

0+ years exp

Pratt & Whitney is transforming the future of flight by designing, building, and servicing innovative engines. The Quality Engineer will support manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with quality management systems and driving process improvements to enhance product quality.

Aviation & Aerospace

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Evaluate manufacturing processes and hardware to determine compliance to applicable requirements

Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering to improve part quality signature

Improve manufacturing, assembly, inspection, and test processes to reduce and prevent defects and prevent quality escapes to our customers

Provide quality engineering support (interpretation, process approvals, etc.) to bargaining unit workers

Support day-to-day manufacturing activities such as review and approval of work instructions, process authorization requests (PAR), and first article inspections (FAI)

Use continuous improvement tools as well as the principles of lean manufacturing to investigate non-compliance issues and quality escapes

Perform root cause analysis, identifying and implementing robust corrective actions and gauge effectiveness to ensure quality standards are maintained

Support the communication and processing of quality notifications through the Material Review Board (MRB) process

Perform and follow-up on internal and external quality audits

Work with supplier quality engineering to resolve supplier issues that impact in-house hardware

Develop and deliver technical training to the inspection and operations teams

Qualification

Quality EngineeringLean ManufacturingRoot Cause AnalysisMRO OperationsASQ-CQE CertificationISO9001 QMSMicrosoft OfficeContinuous Improvement ToolsSAP ERPSoluminaTeamcenterTeam LeadershipCommunication Skills

Required

Advanced degree and 6+ months of experience in Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, or Operations within Aviation, Aerospace, Space, Military, Defense or other regulated industry; OR Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience; OR Associate's degree / Technical School Diploma and 4+ years of relevant industry experience. We will also consider Technical School Diploma or specialized Military training and 6+ years of relevant industry experience

US citizenship required due to government contracts

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret-level Security Clearance

Preferred

Degree in STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics)

Working knowledge of MRO operations, shop practices, processes, procedures, inspection tooling and techniques and quality standards, ideally in an aerospace engine overhaul & repair environment

Former Quality Stamp holder with experience in variation control and closure

Experience with Quality Notifications/Material Review Board

ASQ -CQE certification a plus

Certified auditor and/or experience with AS9100, AS9102, ISO9001 QMS system

Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage quality clinics or other projects effectively

Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, and continuous improvement tools (CORE/ACE/SixSigma, QCPC and RCCA)

Experience working with Microsoft Office, SAP ERP, Solumina and Teamcenter systems

Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization including senior level management

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