Quality Engineer

Date Posted: 2026-02-09
Country: United States of America
Location: US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-220A ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 220A
Position Role Type: Onsite
Salary Range: $68,900 USD - $131,100 USD

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• Security Clearance: Not Required

About the Role

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

• Support the Middletown, CT Engine Center for P&W Operations by serving as quality support working with Engineering, Customer Support, Procurement, and other functional disciplines to drive the quality signature in support of product delivery for critical high precision engine components
• Execute day-to-day quality and production deliverables and initiatives, to include prioritization and completion of parts in the PDC Quality Clinic or MRB areas
• Interface with various Engineering, Operations, and Materials groups to resolve technical/quality issues
• Investigate and analyze any hardware/assembly concerns causing quality and delivery issues by reviewing procedures, specifications, instructions, processes, and equipment to ensure compliance to applicable drawing, specifications, and standards in an effort to resolve Quality and Delivery concerns
• Generate, maintain, and provide quality metrics to the P&W Management team and oversee quality improvement programs

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field and 2 or more years' experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations, quality, project management or related industrial environment OR a Master's degree and minimum 1 year of experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations, quality, project management or 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 Quality related inspection, NDT, CMM, calibration and other machine shop inspection process and procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering degree (aerospace, industrial, manufacturing, mechanical, quality)
• Understanding of Pratt & Whitney's Quality Procedures, Quality Management Systems and experience using CORE tools/continuous improvement tools such as Six Sigma and LEAN
• Experience with Solumina and SAP software
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents
• Knowledge of aerospace quality standards including AS9100, AS9102, & ISO

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.

Benefits

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
• 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.

Additional Information

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

About RTX

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.