Supplier Quality Engineer, Metallurgical Control - Los Angeles Region (remote) - Remote Eligible

Pratt & Whitney Remote Job Opportunity

Pratt & Whitney is working to transform the future of flight—designing, building, and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we're seeking the people to drive it. Calling all curious. Come ready to explore and you'll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country, or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we'll welcome you into a tightknit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that's evolving fast to the future. At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

This position will be based in the greater Los Angeles, CA area and is a 100% remote based job working from your home office and visiting suppliers. Therefore, the candidate must be self-directed and manage their own schedule to meet the business requirements. This position requires a minimum of 30% travel.

What You Will Do

• Review and approve suppliers' systems for chemical and metallurgical process control.

• Conduct product and process reviews/surveillance at various suppliers.

• Review and approve suppliers' metallurgical and chemical processes.

• Actively participate in any chemical metallurgical issues/investigations at suppliers that could impact P&W.

• Conduct training on P&W quality material control system requirements at various suppliers.

• Participate in approval of engineering-controlled processes for critical applications.

• Partner with other P&W business units towards improving supplier overall quality.

• Assist supplier with non-conformance documentation preparation and act as a resource/coach for related root cause corrective action investigations.

• Interface with all levels of employees at suppliers.

• Actively participate in continuous improvement activities.

• Participate on various team audits and manufacturing process reviews.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience in Aviation, Space or Defense, Automotive or other regulated industry, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Degree in Engineering ideally in Materials Science or Chemical Engineering.

• Supplier Quality and Auditor experience; AS9100 Certified Auditor.

• Testing and control of raw materials, finished products, and processing ensuring compliance with company standards and applicable government regulations.

• Chemical/Metallurgical Processes, i.e., laser machining, electro-discharge machining, electro-chemical grinding, brazing, coatings, welding, heat treatment, etc.

• Strong business acumen with ability to analyze problems, assess options and propose solutions.

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

• Experience delivering presentations to all levels of management for compliance activities/metrics.

• Ability to work and effectively communicate across the organization, as well as suppliers and customers.

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.