Quality Director, Columbus Engine Center (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 186,000 - 354,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, a leader in aircraft engines and aerospace systems, seeks a Quality Director for the Columbus Engine Center. You will drive a quality-first culture, lead QA and inspection programs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust processes, change control, and compliance with AS9100 and FAA requirements.

The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and data-driven decisions to reduce defects and improve first-pass yield, while maintaining safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 14 years of experience, or 12 years with an advanced degree.
• Quality management experience in aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing.
• Senior leadership or people management experience.
• Experience in Operations, Quality, or Engineering within aerospace manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for QA, QC, and inspection at the Columbus Engine Center.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Materials to ensure robust processes and change management.
• Champion product safety and drive continuous improvement on the shop floor.
• Oversee training, audits, records management, procedures, and investigations.

Skills

Quality leadership

Quality assurance

Operations collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Tools

SAP Quality systems

AS9100 knowledge

Job description

Company Overview

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.

Position

Title: Quality Director, Columbus Engine Center

Date Posted: 2026-11-05

Country: United States of America

Location: US-GA-MIDLAND-MPC ~ 8801/8987 Macon Rd ~ BLDG MPC

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Person required: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance: None/Not Required

What You Will Do

• As the Quality Director for the Columbus Engine Center, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring a "quality-first" culture within a large, dynamic organization. You will lead strategic initiatives to enhance product safety, compliance, and operational excellence, while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Your responsibilities will include:
• Providing strategic leadership for all Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and inspection activities across the Columbus Engine Center.
• Collaborating with Operations, Engineering, and Materials teams to ensure robust processes, effective change management, and prevention-based quality measures.
• Championing product safety through operational discipline and continuous improvement on the shop floor.
• Overseeing critical compliance programs, including training, records management, audits (internal, regulator, and customer), procedures, and major investigations.
• Monitoring and reporting on key quality metrics, developing action plans to achieve organizational goals.
• Ensuring adherence to AS9100, FAA, DCMA, and customer-specific quality requirements.
• Leading root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives using CORE tools.
• Driving process capability improvements, defect reduction, and first-pass yield enhancements through data-driven decision-making.
• Managing nonconforming material, Material Review Board (MRB) processes, and risk assessments for critical aerospace components.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree and 14 years of experience, or 12 years of experience with an Advanced degree.
• Experience in Quality Management within the Aerospace or other highly regulated manufacturing industry.
• Senior leadership or people management experience.
• Experience in Operations, Quality, or Engineering within the Aerospace manufacturing industry.

Qualifications We Prefer

• 5+ years of experience in Operations Leadership.
• Experience leading organizations and other leaders.
• Aftermarket Aerospace / Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) experience.
• Familiarity with FAR-145 / CFR-145 Repair Station operations.
• Knowledge of FAA regulatory compliance.
• Background in Engineering.
• Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certification.
• Experience with SAP Quality systems.
• Understanding of AS9100 and Quality Management Systems (QMS).

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this role is 186,200 USD - 353,800 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.

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.

Additional Information

Candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing per FAA's regulation 14 CFR part 120, as well as 49 CFR part 40.

This position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with FAA Guidelines.

Role type: 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.

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.