Mission & Quality Assurance Leader — Goleta

Prattwhitney; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 277,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Senior Manager, Mission & Quality Assurance, to lead the Quality Team and guide quality and mission assurance across programs in Goleta, CA. This 100% onsite role focuses on customer requirements, risk mitigation, and program success.

You will mentor QA leads, drive ROIs and EACs, and ensure QMS processes are correctly implemented while coordinating with operations, supplier, and software quality teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and ten years of relevant QA/mission assurance experience in aerospace/defense.
• Experience with AS9100/AS9145, audits and MRB/FRB processes.
• Active U.S. government Secret security clearance required; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA leaders and stakeholders across programs to uphold the QMS.
• Own QA on bids and programs, writing BOEs for quality portions.
• Represent QA in risk & opportunity reviews and EAC assessments.
• Align QA activities with customer priorities and mission success.
• Define and report QA metrics to leadership and manage customer relations.

Skills

QA Leadership

Quality Assurance

Risk & Opportunity

Program Management

Stakeholder Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

RCAS

Job description

RTX is seeking a Senior Manager, Mission & Quality Assurance, to lead the Quality Team and guide quality and mission assurance across programs in Goleta, CA. This 100% onsite role focuses on customer requirements, risk mitigation, and program success.

You will mentor QA leads, drive ROIs and EACs, and ensure QMS processes are correctly implemented while coordinating with operations, supplier, and software quality teams.