Supplier Metallurgical Control Specialist

Date Posted:

2026-08-05

 Country:

Germany

 Location:

DE-HH-HAMBURG-027-CUST ~ Kreetslag 10 ~ HAUS 27, Airbus Technologie Park, Haus 27 (External Site)

 Position Role Type:

Unspecified

The Pratt & Whitney Quality & Process Engineering (QPE) organization is seeking an energetic, self-starter to provide quality engineering support for the Global Supply Chain value stream as a Supplier Metallurgical Control Specialist (SMCS). The QPE group is responsible for the management, implementation and subsequent surveillance of several quality management systems within the global supply base including Laboratory Control at Source (LCS), Engineering Source Approval (ESA), special processes Source Qualification (SQ) and Supplier Authorizations (SA). Typical responsibilities include the following:

• •Review and approve suppliers’ systems for chemical and metallurgical process control
• •Conduct product and process reviews/audits at a diverse population of 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 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

Ideal candidate will have familiarity with the following:

• •Proficiency in all aspects of the LCS system
• •Testing and control of raw materials, finished product, and processing ensuring compliance with company standards and applicable government regulations
• •Knowledge of chemical/metallurgical processes, i.e., laser machining. electro-discharge machining, electro-chemical grinding, brazing, coatings, welding, heat treatment, forging, etc.
• •Product Integrity
• •Quality Control
• •Surveillance of suppliers’ quality system
• •Audit of suppliers’ processes and products
• •Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Additional Comments:

This position is field-based. There will be an initial training period of 6-12 months (depending on experience) under the direction of an experienced SMCS in the region. Because this position is field-based, the candidate must be self-directed and manage their own schedule to meet the business requirements. This position requires a minimum of 30% travel.

Education: B.S. degree in Materials, Metallurgy, or other Engineering discipline.

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