Quality Engineer, Operations (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-01-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW100: East Hartford 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

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

Quality Engineers are integral to the continued success of the mod center as the leaders of problem resolution teams related to part manufacture in the value stream, the drivers of process improvement and educators of technical requirements. They also act as liaisons between the mod center, program office and internal customer when discussing quality concerns. In this position, your primary role will be to support the shop floor. A QE is responsible for reviewing procedures, specifications, work instructions and equipment to ensure compliance to Quality Management Systems.

Key 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

Qualifications You Must Have

• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• 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 continuou