APU/TF33 Supplier Quality Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-08-07 | Location: Middletown, CT (Onsite) | U.S. citizenship is required for this role.

About the Role

Pratt & Whitney, a world leader in aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems, is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to support our Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) and TF33 programs. The successful candidate will play a key role in upholding high-quality standards across our supply base to ensure all products and materials meet safety, regulatory, and performance requirements. This position requires strong collaboration with suppliers, internal cross-functional teams, and key stakeholders to drive continuous improvement, resolve issues, and maintain compliance with industry standards and company expectations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to suppliers to ensure understanding and adherence to quality requirements, specifications, and QMS expectations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, global supply chain, and procurement to address supplier quality constraints and ensure product conformance.
• Train, support, and approve suppliers in meeting self-release and DQR requirements.
• Support process improvement initiatives for quality processes across both internal (PWA) and supplier activities using CORE tools and methodologies.
• Lead and support Product Recall activities, including root cause analysis (8D)/investigations, corrective actions, and escape management to resolve and prevent quality issues.
• Develop, implement, and monitor supplier quality improvement plans and performance metrics, including quality and responsiveness.
• Apply, maintain, and improve quality control systems, protocols, and process control documentation to ensure compliance with requirements, objectives, and contract obligations.
• Identify and manage risk using PPAP core elements (e.g., PPAP, APQP, Control Plans, FMEA, SPC, KPC, MSA) and recommend risk-mitigation strategies.
• Promote a strong quality culture through adherence to the QMS and Quality Cardinal Rules.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience in engineering, manufacturing operations, quality, or a closely related industrial environment; or a master’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, including company and regulatory requirements (AS9100).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SAP, and enterprise database systems.
• Willingness and ability to travel to suppliers and other company locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with root cause analysis, process control tools, and CORE methodologies.
• JCL2 certified or willingness to obtain certification.
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or willingness to obtain certification.
• Strong presentation, project management, and decision-making capabilities.
• Proven ability to interface with management and suppliers.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $107,500 – $204,500 USD. The range provided is a good-faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Factors considered include role, function, responsibilities, work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and short-term/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

Eligibility for benefits depends on the business unit and whether the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may also be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs, depending on role level and collective-bargaining status.