Program Quality Manager, 30K Commercial Engines (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 157,000 - 299,000; 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 in East Hartford, CT is seeking an experienced Quality leader for the 30K Program. You will drive compliance with Pratt Whitney, IAE and customer Quality Management System while supporting a fast-paced engine program onsite.

You will collaborate with customers, PMT members and suppliers to improve quality, delivery and cost, mentor teams, and advance APQP/PPAP core elements. Onsite role with travel up to 25% applies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in technical, business or quality field with 12+ years of related experience; or an advanced degree with 10+ years.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% (domestic/international).

Responsibilities

• Drive compliance with Pratt Whitney, IAE and customer Quality Management System.
• Member of the PMT for PW1100 Program ensuring compliance to Quality requirements.
• Execute 30K Program objectives for product in-service performance, delivery and cost by driving quality signature improvements and metrics.
• Develop & foster key customer & program relationships for successful execution of initiatives.
• Support GTFA and PW1100G-JM Quality initiatives driving improvements.
• Identify/mitigate risk to quality and delivery with a proactive, customer-centric focus.
• Provide recommendations and support CIPT on targets for safety, performance, quality, manufacturability.
• Collaborate with Airframers to drive quality improvements and reduce SNAGs/repairs.
• Lead Supplier Quality Improvement Projects with Airbus.
• Foster respectful, empowered and engaged teams.
• Utilize APQP/PPAP core elements to identify risks and mitigation strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement using CORE tools and Quality Transformation initiatives.

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical, business or Quality field

Advanced degree in related field

Job description

Location

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-OBG ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG OBG

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.

The 30K Program Quality organization has an opportunity for you to join our team. In this role, you will lead and support dynamic activities on a fast-paced commercial engine program. Activities will engage Customers, internal organizations, and internal and external producers driven to high levels of quality performance related to product development, certification, production and delivery.

What You Will Do:

• Drive compliance with Pratt Whitney, IAE and customer Quality Management System.
• Member of the PMT (Program Management Team) for PW1100 Program ensuring compliance to Quality requirements.
• Execute 30K Program objectives for product in-service performance, delivery and cost by driving quality signature improvements and metrics.
• Develop & foster key customer & program relationships resulting in the successful execution of key customer initiatives.
• Support the GTF Advantage (GTFA) program; ensure harmonization in the execution of both GTFA and PW1100G-JM Quality initiatives driving quality signature
• improvements.
• Proactively identify/mitigate risk to both quality and delivery; with a focus on a proactive and customer centric culture.
• Provide recommendations, support CIPT on targets for product safety, performance, quality/manufacturability, reliability, service life.
• Collaborate with Airframers to drive Quality signature improvements to decrease SNAGs and part repairs/replacements.
• Lead Supplier Quality Improvement Projects (SQIP) in collaboration with Airbus for the Program.
• Foster an environment that values respect, empowerment and engagement.
• Utilize APQP and PPAP core elements (PFMEA, MSA, process flow, control plans, etc.) to identify risks and recommend effective mitigation strategies.
• Drives a culture of continuous improvement using CORE tools, implementing change to support the Quality Transformation plan & Program Quality initiatives.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical, business or Quality field or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years’ experience in Engineering/Technical/Quality Positions.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Potential domestic and international travel required (up to 25%).
• Strong Project Management skills.
• Knowledge of processes and procedures associated with direct part producer support.
• Superior knowledge of the P&W Quality Management System and familiarity with Supplier Quality Management systems.
• Working knowledge of complex engine components and assemblies.

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.

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.

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 157,200 USD - 298,800 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.

• 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

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 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.

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