Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (Hybrid)

Employer description

Date Posted:

2026-11-10 Country:

United States of America Location:

US-AZ-PHOENIX-3414-B1 ~ 3414 S 5th St ~ BLDG 1 Position Role Type:

Remote U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world’s 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.

What You Will Do:

Join Pratt & Whitney and play a critical role in delivering quality, reliability, and performance across our aerospace supply chain. As a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, you will serve as a trusted technical partner to suppliers and internal stakeholders, driving supplier quality performance, resolving complex non-conformances, and leading corrective and preventive actions.

Through hands-on supplier engagement, process assessments, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives, you will strengthen supplier capabilities, mitigate quality risks, and help ensure that components supporting APS engine programs meet stringent aerospace quality requirements. This role offers an opportunity to apply your technical expertise, influence cross-functional outcomes, and build lasting partnerships that support operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

Own supplier quality performance for APS engines across an assigned supplier portfolio, ensuring compliance with applicable Pratt & Whitney Canada quality systems, procedures, and requirements.Serve as a quality representative for Pratt & Whitney in Poland (P&WP) and Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) in supplier-facing quality matters, fostering effective collaboration and alignment on quality expectations.Manage supplier non-conformances from identification through resolution, ensuring timely containment, risk mitigation, and effective corrective action implementationLead supplier root cause analysis and corrective action activities, using structured problem-solving methodologies such as RCCA, 8D, and DIVE to prevent recurrence and improve quality performance.Drive supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives, leading projects that strengthen manufacturing processes, improve product quality, and reduce recurring quality issues.Conduct on-site supplier assessments and process reviews (“walk the process”) to evaluate manufacturing controls, identify risks, and verify the effectiveness of corrective actions.Participate in supplier quality audits, supporting compliance with applicable quality standards, customer requirements, and internal procedures.Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to investigate quality concerns, coordinate resolution plans, and ensure timely communication and follow-through.Partner cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, operations, and other relevant teams to resolve quality issues, manage risk, and continuously improve supplier performance.Expected travel to supplier locations in a defined region. Travel % to be between 25-50% of the time depending on business need.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and a minimum of 8 years of quality engineering experience within aviation, aerospace, or a related manufacturing industry, OR an Advanced degree in Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.

Qualifications We Prefer:

Experience in aerospace or other highly regulated manufacturing environments, with a strong understanding of supplier quality engineering and manufacturing processes.Demonstrated experience investigating quality issues, performing root cause analysis, and implementing effective corrective and preventive actions.Knowledge of quality tools, problem-solving methodologies, and continuous improvement practices.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess situations, evaluate risks, develop solutions, and oversee implementation through resolution.Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence suppliers and cross-functional teams at multiple levels.Project management or project leadership experience, particularly in supplier development or quality improvement initiatives.Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with SAP.Familiarity with products and requirements for Hamilton Sundstrand and P&W Canada APU engine components

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

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

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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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