Aerospace Quality Manager – Lean & RCA Leader

Prattwhitney; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney Columbus Engine Center seeks a qualified Sr. Quality Manager to lead the F100 and F117 inspection teams with a focus on QMS, RCCA, data analysis and project management.

You will drive continuous improvement and ensure quality processes meet customer and regulatory requirements. As a senior leader, you will develop relationships across MECOE operations, promote a culture of quality, apply Lean strategies, and implement root-cause actions to prevent nonconformities while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of experience to include leading teams, quality or manufacturing or operations and continuous improvement.
• Advanced Degree and 7 years of experience to include leading teams, quality or manufacturing or operations and continuous improvement.
• Experience leading product or process non-conformance investigations (i.e., DIVEs).
• Root Cause and Corrective Action experience.
• Experience with AS9100/AS9110 standards.
• Ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings.
• Proficient in Solumina G8 or equivalent Engine Maintenance System.
• Proficient in SAP, Microsoft Office Suite and data analysis using Excel.
• Experience driving UPPAP core elements (PFMEA, MSA, Process Flow and Control Plans).
• Continuous Improvement, Lean and Six-sigma.
• Experience communicating with all levels of leadership; both written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise quality inspection teams to ensure adherence to quality standards and schedules.
• Coach employees to develop a motivated, effective team and address performance issues.
• Lead process improvement opportunities using Lean strategies to enhance quality.
• Implement root‑cause corrective actions to maintain quality standards.
• Meet and track the operation schedule for quality functions and plan contingencies.
• Modify, apply, and maintain quality evaluation, control systems and protocols.
• Evaluate technical data and work instructions in support of Engineering and Operations.
• Identify and manage risk using UPPAP core elements to propose risk management solutions.
• Conduct investigations and develop corrective-action recommendations for nonconformities.
• Develop proactive quality initiatives and promote a culture of quality.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Management

Root Cause Analysis

Process Improvement

Risk Management

Data Analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced Degree

Tools

Solumina G8

SAP

Microsoft Office

Excel

PFMEA

MSA

Process Flow

Control Plans

Job description

Pratt & Whitney Columbus Engine Center seeks a qualified Sr. Quality Manager to lead the F100 and F117 inspection teams with a focus on QMS, RCCA, data analysis and project management.

You will drive continuous improvement and ensure quality processes meet customer and regulatory requirements. As a senior leader, you will develop relationships across MECOE operations, promote a culture of quality, apply Lean strategies, and implement root-cause actions to prevent nonconformities while