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Principal Quality Engineer - AWW (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney
Middletown, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 11/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/25/2025
Date Posted:

2025-11-25

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW102: Middletown Aircraft Rd P.O. Box 611, Middletown, CT, 06457 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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.

Where the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

What You Will Do:

Pratt & Whitney, CSMC Business Unit is seeking a Principal Quality Engineer responsible for, but are not limited to the following:

This position is for Alternate Work Week Schedule (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)

  • Interface with various Engineering, Operations, and Materials groups to resolve technical/quality issues
  • Lead teams to investigate the root cause of customer escapes and non-conformances and determine appropriate corrective/preventive actions; lead and participate in various teams in support of the unit’s CORE (Customer Oriented Results and Excellence) goals
  • Review and approve First Article inspections, Solumina Work Instruction updates, and Process Tryouts; perform product, process and work instruction audits
  • Review and implement various internal and regulatory requirement changes; provide technical guidance and training to OEM Parts Inspectors
  • Assist with Escape investigations within Business Units

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Bachelor's Degree in in a STEM field and 8 or more years' experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations, materials management, program/project management, supply chain/logistics or closely related industrial environment OR a Masters' Degree and minimum 5 or more years' experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations, materials management, program/project management, supply chain/logistics or closely related industrial environment
  • Experience with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
  • Experience managing multiple competing priorities simultaneously with ability to obtain, organize and analyze quality data
  • Understanding of continuous improvement tools such as Six Sigma and Lean concepts

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Engineering degree (aerospace, industrial, manufacturing, mechanical, quality)
  • Understanding of Pratt & Whitney's Quality Procedures, Quality Management Systems and experience using CORE tools
  • Experience with Solumina and SAP software
  • Demonstrated effective root cause determination skills, Red-X, Fault Tree, etc.
  • Experience in aerospace machining, forgings, castings, or composites
  • Experience with reading and interpreting technical drawings
  • Knowledge of Environmental, Health and Safety requirements
  • Experience establishing and maintaining a quality management system, ideally AS9100

Learn More and Apply:

What is my role type? In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.

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 101,000 USD - 203,000 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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