Material Control Laboratory Manager (Onsite)

RTX; Michigan; On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Job summary

RTX is seeking a senior leader to unify Material Control Laboratory operations with a focus on testing, calibration, and digital transformation. The role drives capability development, capital planning, and process modernization across engineering, operations, and supply chain.

Leadership of cross-functional teams, adherence to ISO9001/AS9100, NADCAP, and continuous improvement initiatives will be essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with 8+ years in manufacturing, lab, or quality management.
• Master's degree with 5+ years in manufacturing, lab, or quality management.
• Experience leading multiple teams or functions and driving organizational planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the Material Control Laboratory and align with goals.
• Oversee staffing, coaching, and performance management of front-line leaders.
• Develop a long-range roadmap for lab capability, capital investments, and digital modernization.
• Act as senior technical authority for complex quality, materials, and manufacturing issues.
• Oversee change control, QA compliance, and industry standards.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

VSM

6S

TPM

Mistake-proofing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

SAP

Document Control

Calibration systems

Job description

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

• 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.

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.