Program Quality Manager- Mature Commercial Engines (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible schedules

Employee assistance program

Scholar program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, a leader in aircraft engines and power systems, seeks a Program Quality Manager for Mature Commercial Engines. You will lead activities on a fast-paced engine program, coordinating with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to achieve high quality across development, certification, production and delivery.

The role emphasizes frontline leadership, cross-functional teamwork, and strong business acumen within an onsite work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical, business or Quality field or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years’ experience in Engineering/Technical/Quality Positions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support dynamic activities on a fast-paced commercial engine program with customers, internal organizations and producers.
• Coordinate with CIPTs, Module Centers, Supplier Quality, and Engine Centers to drive program quality activities.
• Serve as primary liaison with the Airframe Customer for all quality issues.
• Manage the full lifecycle of the P&W engine from part production to assembly and aftermarket.
• Drive program quality, fleet management and engine performance goals through structured APQP/PPAP processes.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Quality management

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Technical/Quality field

Advanced Degree in related field

Tools

APQP/PPAP core elements

Job description

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

Date Posted: 2026-10-01 Country: United States of America 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 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.

Program Quality Manager – Mature Commercial Engines

The Mature Commercial Engines 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:

• Qualified candidates will provide support, leadership, and direction with emphasis on team building amongst the Module Centers, P&W Suppliers and Partners.
• They will be able to communicate effectively and possess strong tactical leadership and business acumen.
• The Program Quality Manager will excel at forward thinking while driving activities and projects forward in a customer focused manner; thus meeting the demands of P&W customers.
• The candidate will become a member of the cross‑functional Integrated Program Management Team (IPMT) and an integral part of the Integrated Program Deployment (IPD) process.
• The employee will drive program quality activities by coordinating with CIPTs, Module Centers, Supplier Quality, and Engine Centers.
• In this role, the PQM will be the primary liaison with the Airframe Customer for all quality issues.
• The PQM will manage the entire lifecycle of the P&W engine, from part production, engine assembly, and aftermarket.
• The candidate will lead activities to drive the program’s quality, fleet management and engine performance goals.
• Utilize APQP and PPAP core elements (PFMEA, MSA, process flow, control plans, etc.) to identify risks and recommend effective mitigation strategies.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical, business or Quality field or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years’ experience in Engineering/Technical/Quality Positions.

What Is My Role Type:

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we’re also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:

• 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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.