Supplier Quality Engineer, Metallurgical Control - Western Region (REMOTE)

Date Posted:

2025-05-30

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW184: Arizona Remote Remote Location , Remote City, AZ, 85001 USA

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:

None/Not Required

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again 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. So, 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 tight-knit 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?

 

 

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

 

While this position is fully remote, the person in this role should be based in the Western US area (ideally AZ, NM, CA).  Therefore, the candidate must be self-directed and manage their own schedule to meet the business requirements.  This position will require a minimum of 25-50% travel.

 

 Qualifications You Must Have

• Advanced degree and 3+ years of experience in Aviation, Space or Defense, Automotive or other regulated industry; OR Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant industry 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