Cell Leader - Quality (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford, CT, seeks a Quality Cell Leader for the Hot Section Module Center-North. You will supervise about 40 inspectors, set priorities, and drive improvements with daily supervision, training, and cross-functional collaboration.

You will lead safety, quality, and delivery improvements, reinforce CORE/ACE/Six Sigma practices, and ensure alignment with customer requirements. This role is onsite and offers key growth opportunities in a world-class aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree and 5+ years in operations or shop environment
• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of relevant experience
• Associate's degree and 10+ years of relevant experience; or 12 years without degree

Responsibilities

• Supervise a group of hourly inspectors in HSMC-N
• Lead employee engagement and continuous improvement focused on safety, quality, delivery
• Manage time & attendance, training compliance, and job assignments
• Establish work schedules aligned with customer requirements and resources
• Provide leadership through toolbox meetings and effective communication
• Drive CORE operating system for customer-oriented results and excellence

Skills

Leadership

Quality Assurance

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Project Management

Communication

SAP

Microsoft Office

Education

Advanced degree

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-24 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC 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's 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:

Hot Section Module Center- North (HSMC-N) is seeking a highly motivated, technically talented individual, who has a true desire to lead and coach in a dynamic operations environment as a Quality Cell Leader. This role reports to the Business Unit Leader and will be supporting a multi-shift operation by leading a team of approximately 40 inspectors. You will support the business by setting priorities for inspectors and lead sustained improvements through training and development of your team in conjunction with daily supervisor responsibilities, project management, effective communication and execution with support group members is critical to the department’s success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supervising and providing directions to a group of hourly inspectors in HSMC-N
• Lead employee engagement and continuous improvement efforts with a focus on safety, quality, and delivery
• Perform daily supervisory responsibility including time & attendance management, training compliance, and job assignments
• Establish work schedules, taking into account customer requirements, resource availability and other priorities
• Provide leadership and direction with an emphasis on team building through daily toolbox meetings, effective communications, and in developing an efficient team that is responsive to production requirements and changes
• Demonstrate a 100% dedication to Quality, Environment Health and Safety (EHS) and continuous improvement
• Drive quality and customer satisfaction through our CORE operating system (Customer Oriented Results and Excellence).

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Advanced degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience with specialized knowledge of operational practices or shop environment experience, OR a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience; OR an Associate’s degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience, OR in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Previous experience working within Quality Assurance in a manufacturing environment and/or familiarity with AS9100 regulations 2 years of previous leadership experience, preferably in a union environment or within a QA department
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, coach, develop talent, and motivate teams to achieve business goals.
• Ability to read and interpret technical data, blueprints, and engineering drawings.
• Working knowledge of shop practices, quality standards, processes and procedures
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, and continuous improvement tools (CORE/ACE/SixSigma, QCPC and RCCA).
• Experience using Microsoft Office and SAP
• Demonstrated ability to work and effectively communicate with all levels of management, shop personnel and customers

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

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.

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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.