Geared Turbo Fan Quality Manager (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Match

Flexible Schedules

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in Columbus, GA seeks a GTF Quality Manager to lead a team and drive lean quality improvements in a high‑stakes aerospace environment. You will apply root-cause analysis, manage corrective actions, and ensure compliance with AS9100/AS9110 while collaborating with Engineering and Operations to maintain top quality and on‑time production.

The role requires a bachelor's degree with 7–10 years' experience, strong leadership, and proficiency with SAP and PFMEA/MSA processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 10 years of experience, or a minimum of 7 years with an advanced degree.
• Root Cause and Corrective Action experience.
• Experience with AS9100/AS9110 standards.
• Ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team to maintain and improve quality.
• Drive Lean process improvements to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Implement root-cause corrective actions to maintain standards.
• Manage and track the quality function's operational schedule and contingency plans.
• Maintain QMS compliance and Quality Cardinal Rules.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Corrective Action

AS9100/AS9110

Engineering Drawings

SAP

Excel/Data Analysis

MS Office

PFMEA

MSA

Process Flow

Control Plans

Lean Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

Leadership Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Solumina G8

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-04

Country: United States of America

Location: US-GA-MIDLAND-MPC ~ 8801/8987 Macon Rd ~ BLDG MPC

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:

• As a GTF Quality Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest quality standards are maintained and continuously improved. You will lead a team of professionals, fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration while driving process improvements and quality initiatives. Your responsibilities will include:
• Leading and coaching employees to develop a motivated and effective team, addressing performance issues proactively as needed.
• Driving process improvement opportunities using Lean strategies to enhance quality and operational efficiency.
• Implementing root-cause corrective actions promptly to maintain quality standards.
• Managing and tracking the operational schedule for quality functions, ensuring product quality and executing contingency plans as necessary.
• Modifying, applying, and maintaining quality evaluation and control systems and protocols.
• Evaluating technical data and work instructions to support Engineering and Operations teams.
• Conducting investigations, analyzing findings, and developing recommendations for corrective actions to address nonconformities.
• Developing and implementing proactive quality initiative strategies.
• Promoting a quality-focused culture through adherence to the Quality Management System (QMS) and Quality Cardinal Rules.
• Ability to work onsite full time in Columbus, GA

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of experience, or a minimum of 7 years of experience with an advanced degree.
• Root Cause and Corrective Action experience.
• Experience with AS9100/AS9110 standards.
• Ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Proficiency in Solumina G8 or equivalent Engine Maintenance Systems.
• Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Office Suite, and data analysis using Excel.
• Experience driving PPAP core elements, including PFMEA, MSA, Process Flow, and Control Plans.
• Background in Continuous Improvement, Lean, and Six-Sigma methodologies.
• Experience communicating effectively with all levels of leadership, both in written and verbal formats.

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.

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.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.