Staff Tech, Mission and Quality Assurance (Onsite)

At RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to solve the world’s most complex problems. Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems, revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

About the role

Pratt & Whitney is looking for a dedicated individual to support our Hollow Fan Blade Material Control Lab. This is a second shift, onsite position requiring U.S. citizenship. The role involves working in a dynamic environment to advance the performance, capabilities, and efficiency of the lab.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and evaluation of metallurgical test specimens
• Support the development of new processes and materials through metallurgical preparation and evaluations
• Provide training and development of support contractors
• Support the scheduling of workloads and job assignments
• Interface with production management and the hourly workforce to explain metallurgical results
• Participate in root cause and corrective action
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement events

Requirements

• Advanced degree and 6+ months of experience in Quality, Engineering, or Operations in Manufacturing, Aerospace, Defense, Automotive, or other heavily-regulated industry; OR
• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of relevant industry experience; OR
• Associate’s degree and 4+ years of relevant industry experience; OR
• High School Diploma or specialized Technical or Military training and 6+ years of relevant industry experience
• Ability to interpret blueprints, specifications, and procedures to assess conformance of test specimens

Qualifications we prefer

• University degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Quality Engineering preferred)
• Knowledge of inspection tools, equipment, and Quality Management Systems (e.g., AS9100)
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and familiarity with geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T)
• Working knowledge of Pratt & Whitney shop practices, quality standards, and inspection methods
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools (e.g., CORE/ACE/Six Sigma, QCPC, RCCA Red-X, Fault Tree)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a group setting, interfacing with shop floor operators and inspection personnel

Schedule

This is a second shift position with typical work hours from 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Monday – Friday.

Pay

The salary range for this role is 43,400 USD – 82,600 USD. The range is representative of all experience levels, and RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including role, function, responsibilities, work experience, location, education, 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 annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (dependent on role level and collective-bargaining agreements)