Aerospace Quality Director - Engine Center Leader

Pratt & Whitney; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 186,000 - 354,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, a leader in aircraft engines and aerospace systems, seeks a Quality Director for the Columbus Engine Center. You will drive a quality-first culture, lead QA and inspection programs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust processes, change control, and compliance with AS9100 and FAA requirements.

The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and data-driven decisions to reduce defects and improve first-pass yield, while maintaining safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 14 years of experience, or 12 years with an advanced degree.
• Quality management experience in aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing.
• Senior leadership or people management experience.
• Experience in Operations, Quality, or Engineering within aerospace manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for QA, QC, and inspection at the Columbus Engine Center.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Materials to ensure robust processes and change management.
• Champion product safety and drive continuous improvement on the shop floor.
• Oversee training, audits, records management, procedures, and investigations.

Skills

Quality leadership

Quality assurance

Operations collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Tools

SAP Quality systems

AS9100 knowledge

Job description

Pratt & Whitney, a leader in aircraft engines and aerospace systems, seeks a Quality Director for the Columbus Engine Center. You will drive a quality-first culture, lead QA and inspection programs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust processes, change control, and compliance with AS9100 and FAA requirements.

The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and data-driven decisions to reduce defects and improve first-pass yield, while maintaining safety and