Date Posted:
2026-06-25
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1 ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ 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
As a Principal Quality Engineer, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams—including Manufacturing, Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Procurement—to analyze quality issues, drive root cause and corrective actions, and continuously improve product quality and process performance. You will monitor and drive improvements in key performance indicators (KPIs) such as scrap rates, rework, and first-pass yield. This position also plays a leadership role in closing out quality notifications and corrective action requests (CARs) and participating in Quality Clinic activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
This is an onsite position in Windsor Locks, CT.
The Propeller System’s engineering organization in Windsor Locks is a small organization in comparison to many other product lines providing excellent opportunities for motivated engineers to work across multiple specialties supporting the full lifecycle of a product.
What You Will Do
Lead and participate in MRB (Material Review Board) activities involving the processing, evaluation and disposition of nonconforming material throughout the Propeller Systems value stream
Analyze nonconforming material data and coordinate timely and accurate dispositions in accordance with internal procedures and regulatory standards
Manage and monitor quality notifications, ensuring closure through thorough documentation, root cause analysis, and follow-up actions
Collaborate with Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Operations teams to resolve quality issues impacting production flow and product conformity
Drive and close assigned Corrective Action Requests (CARs) by leading root cause investigations and ensuring effectiveness of implemented solutions
Monitor and report on KPIs including scrap, rework, defect trends, and quality notification aging; identify areas for improvement and recommend actions
Participate in and support Quality Clinic activities to triage quality issues and escalate concerns as needed for cross-functional resolution
Identify systemic issues and work cross-functionally to implement preventive actions
Contribute to internal audits, regulatory compliance efforts, and risk mitigation activities
Manages processes to ensure all requirements are met for work transfer and process change management including Resourcing Gate and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) acceptance
Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience oran Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
Experience supporting AS9100 (or similar) Quality Management System requirements (e.g. Nonconformity Metrics Management, Risk Analysis, Audit support, etc.)
Experience working in a Manufacturing environment
Experience with First Article inspection (FAI) reviews and Net-Inspect approvals
Previous Propeller Systems experience
Experience in processing customer returns
Quality clinic experience
Qualifications We Prefer
Knowledgeable in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) including requirements derived from AS9145 and/or AS13100
Knowledgeable in the 8D process and review C/A plans with the product quality team and exposure to quality tools (RCCA, PPAP, Escape Management)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience with data analysis and reporting, with the ability to engage cross-functional teams effectively
What We Offer:
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
And more!
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.
