Material Control Laboratory Manager (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Holidays

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, a RTX company, seeks a seasoned leader for the Material Control Laboratory in the United States. You will drive safety, efficiency and alignment with business goals, overseeing multiple teams, directing CAPEX and digital modernization efforts.

The role requires 8+ years in manufacturing, lab, or quality environments with supervisory responsibilities; Lean and CI experience is required. Onsite work in Georgia with strong QA and customer-facing responsibilities is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multiple teams or technical functions with talent development and planning.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and CI methodologies (Kaizen, VSM, 6S, TPM, mistake-proofing).
• Ability to interpret complex engineering data and provide technical direction across engineering, operations and supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the Material Control Laboratory, including Materials Testing, Chemical, Thermal Calibrations, and TCG, ensuring alignment with goals.
• Manage multiple teams and front-line leaders, including staffing, capability development and performance management.
• Develop and execute a long-term roadmap for lab capability, capital investments, process modernization and digital transformation.
• Serve as senior technical authority for complex quality and manufacturing issues, supporting engineering, operations and supply chain.
• Oversee engineering change review and approval processes to ensure QA requirements and standards.

Skills

Leadership experience

Cross-functional leadership

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

SAP

Enterprise IT quality systems

Job description

Date Posted

2026-10-21

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 leader within the Material Control Laboratory, you will provide strategic and operational direction to ensure the lab operates safely, efficiently, and in alignment with business objectives. You will oversee multiple teams and functions, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure compliance with quality standards and customer requirements.

• Provide leadership for the Material Control Laboratory, including Materials Testing, Chemical, Thermal Calibrations, and TCG, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Manage multiple teams and front-line leaders, including staffing, capability development, succession planning, and performance management.
• Develop and execute a long-term roadmap for lab capability, capital investments, process modernization, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Serve as the senior technical authority for complex quality, materials, and manufacturing issues, supporting engineering, operations, and supply chain teams.
• Oversee engineering change review and approval processes to ensure compliance with quality assurance requirements and industry standards.
• Lead high-risk or systemic root cause investigations (RCA) and implement corrective actions to address system-level gaps.
• Drive audit readiness activities and manage relationships with auditors to ensure systemic compliance improvements across the operation.
• Represent the Quality organization in customer discussions, strategic reviews, and escalations, communicating lab performance and long-term quality strategies.
• Sponsor and lead cross-functional improvement initiatives, including continuous improvement strategies, standard work deployment, and operational maturity assessments.
• Manage lab budget, capital planning, resource allocation, and policy development.
• Ensure compliance with certifications, training, and annual vision screening requirements for all employees.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelors degree and 8 or more years of experience in a manufacturing, laboratory, or quality environment, with supervisory or leadership responsibilities or a master's degree and 5 or more years of experience in a manufacturing, laboratory, or quality environment, with supervisory or leadership responsibilities.
• Experience leading multiple teams or technical functions, including talent development and organizational planning.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies, such as Kaizen, VSM, 6S, TPM, and mistake-proofing.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects or programs with multi-team impact.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with process control systems, laboratory operations, and quality technologies.
• Experience with SAP and enterprise IT quality systems.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering data and provide technical direction across engineering, operations, and supply chain.
• Knowledge of ISO9001, AS9100, NADCAP, and Pratt & Whitney Quality Systems.
• Experience in dimensional inspection, blueprint interpretation, and GD&T.
• Familiarity with Document Control, Calibration systems, and database querying tools.
• Experience leading systemic improvements across multiple departments or sites.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as: 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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

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. 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.