Quality Engineering Manager - Aerospace Ops & Compliance

RTX (Raytheon); Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney AutoAir in Lansing, MI is seeking a professional Quality Manager to ensure QMS adherence and uphold high product quality. You will support daily manufacturing operations within the Lansing cell, leading quality engineers and collaborating with safety, operations, and engineering teams to meet delivery and cost goals.

The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement, with a focus on maintaining compliance to regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree and 5+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, Quality Management, Operations, Engineering or Supporting Compliance within Aviation, Aerospace, Defense or other regulated industry; OR Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of relevant industry experience; OR Associate's degree and 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• 5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, or MRO operations

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of quality engineers to deliver results while ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Lead and mentor direct reports to foster accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Partner with safety, operations, engineering, materials, and maintenance teams to meet deliverables and solve problems.
• Evaluate and approve technical data and work instructions in support of engineering and operations.
• Drive the implementation of quality initiatives.
• Perform Escape Management procedures, root cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions for internally produced products & processes.
• Promote the Product Safety and Quality culture in the business, through compliance to the QMS and adherence to Quality Cardinal Rules.
• Champion best practices to reduce quality notifications, Cost of Poor Quality, Accruals, Time on Part, and customer returns.
• Represent our business with external customers and suppliers. Build relationships and actively resolve concerns.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Quality Management

Regulatory compliance

Root cause analysis

Auditing

Education

Advanced degree in Quality Engineering/Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Associate's degree with relevant experience

Tools

SAP ERP

Solumina MES

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pratt & Whitney AutoAir in Lansing, MI is seeking a professional Quality Manager to ensure QMS adherence and uphold high product quality. You will support daily manufacturing operations within the Lansing cell, leading quality engineers and collaborating with safety, operations, and engineering teams to meet delivery and cost goals.

The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement, with a focus on maintaining compliance to regulatory standards.