Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality EngineerThe Engine Center Supplier Quality team 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.What You Will Do: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.Qualifications You Must Have: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.Qualifications We Prefer: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.The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.