Quality Manager - Advanced Casting Foundry (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Maromas, Asheville (CT, NC); On-site; USD 157,200 - 298,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Prattwhitney seeks a Quality Leader in Maromas, CT to spearhead the Advanced Casting Foundry project. This role involves driving compliance collaboration, developing the Quality team, and implementing quality management systems.

The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience and a strong understanding of quality tools like DMAIC and AS9100. Benefits include competitive salary and various health insurances.

Qualifications

• 12 years of relevant experience or 10 years with an advanced degree.
• Knowledge of AS9100 / ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Experience in root-cause corrective action.

Responsibilities

• Drive culture of compliance through collaboration with teams.
• Lead the build out and proficiency development of the Quality team.
• Identify and establish required QMS improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Engineering

Lean strategies

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

DMAIC

PFMEA

GR&R

Job description

Eligibility

U.S. Person required.

Security Clearance

None / Not required.

Overview

Pratt & Whitney is constructing an Advanced Casting Foundry (ACF) within its Asheville, NC factory. We are seeking an experienced Quality Leader to provide strategic, technical and operational support for the new ACF.

Location

Asheville, NC

Role Type

Onsite

What You Will Do

• Drive culture of compliance through strong collaboration with Operations and Manufacturing teams.
• Lead the build out and proficiency development of the Quality team, including Quality Engineering, Inspection, NDT, Gage Calibration, Metrology, MCL, MRB, Audit & Quality Clinic.
• Obtain necessary resources (equipment, manpower, etc.) to meet short‑ and long‑term goals.
• Identify and establish required QMS improvements to support this product line.
• Make day‑to‑day operational decisions and allocate resources to meet customer demand.
• Lead Process Improvement opportunities using DMAIC, CORE and Lean strategies to enhance quality, reduce cycle time and operational costs.
• Provide technical expertise on non‑conforming material and support communication and processing of quality notifications through the MRB process.
• Collaborate with operations and materials teams to ensure alignment with customer demand.
• Define and implement plans to support business objectives, including Quality, CORE and financial metrics.
• Provide effective communication to ensure alignment as a leader within the Quality and ACF organizations.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 10 years of experience.

Preferred

• Knowledgeable in AS9100 / ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Proficient in quality tools such as FAI, PFMEA, DFMEA, GR&R, GD&T.
• Pratt & Whitney quality system experience.
• Experience in root‑cause corrective action and eliminating non‑conformances.
• Experience with DMAIC, CORE, Six Sigma or other Lean systems.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $157,200 – $298,800 USD.
• Benefits may include 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.