Supplier Metallurgical Control Specialist (Remote)

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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.

Innovation through diversity of thought. At Pratt & Whitney, we believe diversity of thought enables creativity, innovation, and a foundation for inclusion. By fostering an inclusive culture, we accept a shared accountability and responsibility to recognize, sponsor, coach, hire and promote talent equally. We welcome our employees to be their whole - best - selves at work because trust, respect and integrity, are a part of our DNA.

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

What You Will Do:

The Supplier Metallurgical Control Specialist (P2) will support supplier development.  The person in this role will work with suppliers to evaluate special metallurgical and chemical processes.  Travel is expected to suppliers regularly (1-3 times per week).  The are you’ll support will not require overnight travel, mostly daytrips.  There may be career development opportunities to travel internationally to our partner sites and supplier network partners overseas (Japan, Singapore, Europe region). 

This position will be based in CT and is a 100 remote job working from your home office and visiting suppliers.  Therefore, you will perform with minimal supervision, be self-directed, and manage your own schedule to meet the business requirements. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and approve suppliers’ systems for chemical and metallurgical process control.

• Conduct product and process reviews/surveillance at various suppliers.

• Review and approve suppliers’ metallurgical and chemical processes.

• Actively participate in any chemical metallurgical issues/investigations at suppliers that could impact P&W.

• Conduct training on P&W quality material control system requirements at various suppliers.

• Participate in approval of engineering-controlled processes for critical applications.

• Partner with other P&W business units towards improving supplier overall quality.

• Assist supplier with non-conformance documentation preparation and act as a resource/coach for related root cause corrective action investigations.

• Interface with all levels of employees at suppliers.

• Actively participate in continuous improvement activities.

• Participate on various team audits and manufacturing process reviews.

• Travel expected: 25-35

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Advanced degree and 6+ months of Quality, Engineering or Material Control Laboratory experience; OR Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Degree in STEM field, ideally in Mechanical Engineering or Material Science.

• Testing and control of raw materials, finished product, and processing ensuring compliance with company standards and applicable government regulations.

• Chemical/Metallurgical Processes, i.e., laser machining, electro-discharge machining, electro-chemical grinding, brazing, coatings, welding, heat treatment, etc.

• Supplier Quality and experience surveilling suppliers’ quality system

• First Article Inspection (FAI), RCCA and PPAP experience.

• Experience with AS9100 and supplier audit process.

• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, and continuous improvement tools (CORE/ACE/SixSigma).

• Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization including suppliers and customers.

The salary range for this role is 64,000 USD - 128,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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