Manager, Quality

Prattwhitney; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability coverage

Parental leave

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Quality leader in Everett, WA to manage the Quality Control Inspection and Quality Engineering teams, ensuring strong customer interfaces and robust program quality plans. You will mentor staff, drive process improvements, and harmonize site quality efforts across the Landing Gear program.

The role emphasizes risk-based QMS deployment, cost-of-poor-quality reductions, and cross-site collaboration to achieve best-in-class performance.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
• Experience with Quality Control and/or Quality Assurance processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all the activities of the Quality Control Inspection and Quality Engineering team.
• Provide leadership to the Quality Department staff including mentoring, coaching, training, recruiting, performance management and employee development.
• Provide Quality interface and expertise between the organization and its customers.

Skills

Quality Control

Quality Assurance

Leadership

Customer Communication

Process Improvement

Education

University Degree or equivalent

Advanced Degree in related field

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer

Lean Six Sigma Certification

RTX CORE Champion Certification

Quality Management System Experience

Auditing Experience

Aerospace industry

Tools

Quality System Tools

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-17 Country: United States of America Location: US-WA-EVERETT-2701 ~ 2701 94th St ~ SNOHOMISH AIRPORT Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62 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. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

• Manage and coordinate all the activities of the Quality Control Inspection and Quality Engineering team.
• Provide leadership to the Quality Department staff including mentoring, coaching, training, recruiting, performance management and employee development.
• Provide Quality interface and expertise between the organization and its customers.
• Develop and implement program quality plans and procedures and drive harmonization between Landing Gear program quality teams.
• Manage site quality Key Process Indicators, develop and implement improvement activities, and drive reductions in Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) and customer escapes.
• Manage site continuous improvement program (CORE) to support the site’s improvement targets and drive harmonization within the CORE operating system.
• Serve as the CORE domain focal.
• Manage the site Quality Management System and ensure compliance with industry, customer, and organization requirements.
• Utilize the QMS to drive a risk-based approach to proactively improve the site’s processes.
• Promote a One-Collins approach to drive strong relationships and partner with Everett operations, Landing Gear sites, and the Collins Organization.
• Promote the RTX Zero framework to drive best-in‑class performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
• Experience with Quality Control and/or Quality Assurance processes.

Qualifications We Prefer

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer
• Lean Six Sigma Certification
• RTX CORE Champion Certification
• Quality Management System Experience
• Auditing Experience
• Leadership Experience
• Aerospace industry
• Customer Communication Experience

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program And more!

The salary range for this role is 118,300 USD - 224,900 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.

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.