Quality Engineer, 2nd Shift (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-06-05



Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AR-SPRINGDALE-BLDG 1 ~ 275 E Robinson Ave ~ BLDG 1

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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 Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do:

P&W PSD is looking for a motivated, high-energy Quality Engineer to guide the assigned inspection area in all facets of supervision and continuous improvement.  PSD is an aftermarket facility that specializes in the repair & overhaul of major cases located in Springdale, Arkansas. This position reports to the Quality Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership for employees with consideration for EH&S, quality, delivery and continuous improvement.
• Establish work schedules taking into account customer requirements, resource availability and other priorities.
• Provide effective communications by leading Toolbox meetings and 1-on-1 engagement.
• Effectively coach and facilitate skill enhancement.
• Perform administrative functions including maintaining training, quality and attendance records.
• Establish effective partnerships with other functional areas to provide the best possible business outcome collectively
• Coordinate with other Quality Engineers, Production Engineers & Cell Leaders on daily key action activities.
• Apply CORE, ACE, lean and other continuous improvement techniques to develop and implement process improvement initiatives aimed at increasing quality, throughput and delivery integrity.
• Drive product and process improvements that ensure quality metric goals are met (Escapes, Scrap, Rework and Process Cert).
• Provide effective communications with members of Management on activity status and plans.
• Perform product, process and work instruction audits.

 

Qualification You Must Have:

• Advanced degree and 6+ months of experience in Quality, Engineering or Operations experience 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 Military / Technical Training (ex: A&P Certificate) and 6+ years of relevant industry experience

Qualifications We Prefer:

• University degree ideally in Engineering. Mechanical or Quality Engineering preferred
• ASQ -CQE certification a plus
• FAA Airframes & Powerplant License
• Operations leadership and personnel management experience ideally within a manufacturing production environment
• Aftermarket Aerospace Composite and Overhaul and Repair (MRO) industry experience
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (i.e., AS9100/AS9110 or ISO 9001) and internal audit experience
• Root Cause and Corrective Action experience (QCPC, RCCA Red-X, Fault Tree, etc.)
• Experience with Quality Notifications/Material Review Board
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, familiarity with geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T) inspection equipment, tools and methods
• Working knowledge of Pratt & Whitney shop practices & processes, quality standards, and inspections methods & tools
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies (CORE/ACE/SixSigma, etc.)
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite programs, SAP ERP, and Solumina MES
• Ability to work and effectively communicate with all levels of management, shop personnel, external customers and regulatory agencies (i.e. DCMA, FAA, etc.).

What is my Role Type?

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:

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

Learn more & apply today!

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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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