Supplier Quality Assurance Representative - Midwest Region (Remote)

Date Posted:

2025-06-28

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW208: Connecticut Remote Remote Location , Remote City, CT, 06035 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

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.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

*This position requires daily travel in the Mid-West region of the United States and reports to the Regional SQA Manager. The ideal candidate lives in or is willing to relocate within the Mid-West region (Ohio, Indiana, etc) of the United States as daily travel within the region is a requirement of this role.

Supplier Quality Assurance is seeking an experienced quality practitioner to be a Pratt & Whitney Supplier Quality Assurance Representative. This position covers the Mid-West region of the United States and reports to the regional SQA manager.

What You Will Do:

• Process Certification.
• Be able to participate in supplier PFMEA events, review Process Control documentation, provide feedback to suppliers on process Controls and Improvements in preventive controls.  
• Able to interpret and help suppliers with Implementation of PWA process control standards and Industry standards like AS 13004, AS 13006.
• Drive Implementation of appropriate process capability monitoring tools such as Statistical control charts.
• Be able to review net inspect process capability module and provide guidance to suppliers on KPC Management.
• Provide guidance to supplier base and drive Measurement System Analysis, GRR, Gage suitability studies.
• Drive suppliers on implementation of Statistical Sampling Procedures ASQR-20.1 and use of Alternate Sampling Procedure approvals, where needed.
• Co-ordinate with Pratt and Whitney Member -Focal for any supplier actions on achieving full UPPAP approvals.
• Periodically Monitor Supplier Process Capability Improvement Projects for their implementation.
• Be able to Carry out First Article Over- Inspections using Net Inspect Process or as mandated by SQA management
• Manage Supplier Qualified parts List using Net Inspect.
• Coordinate with other Pratt and Whitney Quality Functions to ensure full compliance to Quality Requirements via an Enhanced FAI process.
• Be able to Visually and Dimensional Inspect the Parts or witness the inspection process for conformance.
• Drive suppliers to use correct Part Marking techniques and be able to over-inspect the Part marking requirements.  
• Review Product Inspection Plans for Proper application of data and application of GD&T standards like ASME Y 14.5 or PWA Inspection Standards.
• Be able to review and provide feedback to suppliers on CMM software correlation of Inspection Methods.
• Review supplier CMM/ other Inspection reports and help determine conformance to requirements and if needed the reasons for inspection related non-conformance.
• Be able to have discussions with PWA Engineering on interpretation and when needed, suggest changes.
• Understands basic inspection/ layout techniques and be able to recommend Inspection methods suiting dimensional tolerances.
• Working knowledge of use of measuring instruments, Gauges in product inspections.
• Ability to read and interpret quality specifications.
• Participate in Escape Resolutions and be able to review supplier Corrective actions using problem resolution techniques such as 8D’s, DMAIC or DIVE to drive root cause investigations.
• Review and test corrective action effectiveness.
• Be able to coordinate with PWA internal teams on defect investigation and resolution.   
• Drive suppliers with various Pratt and Whitney Quality System Requirements Implementation and flow down into their Quality Systems.
• Carry out periodic Quality audits (Process/ Process and Quality System) at suppliers to ensure effective compliance and drive improvements.
• Drive suppliers to implement DQR Quality System requirements flowed down via PWA purchase orders.
• Drive suppliers to have robust contract review system in place to ensure suppliers meet Pratt and Whitney Purchase order requirements.
• Drive suppliers to use electronic means of seeking official PWA Information on suppliers’ queries related to Drawing Interpretation, applicability issues etc.
• Drive suppliers to use electronic EQN system for seeking concurrence on their non-conforming parts and processes.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience in Engineering/Technical Positions.
• Frequent travel within the Mid-West region of the United States.

Learn More and Apply Now!

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: Remote

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process.

The salary range for this role is 124,000 USD - 250,000 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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