Quality Manager (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX's Columbus Engine Center is seeking a qualified Quality Manager. You will supervise the QMS, RCCA, and data analysis activities for the F100 and F117 inspection teams, CMM, NDT and Bearings and Seals, and drive lean process improvements to enhance quality and delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience (or advanced degree with 5 years), AS9100/AS9110 knowledge, and the ability to read engineering drawings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of experience
• Or Advanced Degree and 5 years of experience
• Experience leading teams in quality or manufacturing
• Experience with non-conformance investigations (DIVEs)
• Root Cause and Corrective Action experience
• AS9100/AS9110 standards
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings

Responsibilities

• Lead quality improvement opportunities using Lean strategies
• Implement root-cause corrective actions to maintain quality
• Meet and track the operation schedule for quality functions
• Conduct quality evaluations, control systems, and protocols
• Evaluate data and work instructions for Engineering and Operations
• Identify and manage risk with UPPAP core elements
• Develop proactive quality initiative strategies

Skills

Leadership

Quality management

Data analysis

Lean principles

Root cause analysis

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced Degree

Tools

Solumina G8

SAP

Excel

Job description

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 Pratt & Whitney Columbus Engine Center is seeking a qualified Quality Manager. Candidates should possess experience in MRO Repair Station/Engine Center, Quality Management Systems (QMS), RCCA, Data Analysis, Technical Review, Inspection Methods, as well as Project Management. This position will provide supervision, leadership and support to the Quality F100 and F117 BX and CX inspection teams, CMM, NDT and Bearings and Seals. The Quality Manager will ensure smooth and efficient operation of the quality processes. This will require active searching for opportunities to enhance the quality processes and the product using a variety of problem-solving techniques, effective interpersonal and communication skills, along with technical competencies. The Quality Manager will promote excellent employee relations and empowerment of all assigned personnel. This role reports to the MECOE Quality Manager. Other focus areas are to develop relationships within Military Engines Center of Excellence (MECOE) operational functions. The goal is to create a trusting relationship with an emphasis on rapid problem resolution, removing waste and variability from processes and improving quality and delivery.

What You Will Do:

• You are expected to reflect leadership behaviors hold self and others accountable, encourage teamwork and deliver a quality work product – you are expected to lead by example and in accordance with Pratt & Whitney culture and values expectations
• Coach employees to develop a motivated, effective team and proactively address performance issues, as needed
• Lead process improvement opportunities using Lean strategies to enhance quality.
• Implement root-cause corrective actions in a timely manner to ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Meet and track the operation schedule for quality functions, while maintaining a quality product, plan and execute contingency plans.
• Conducts activities to modify, apply, and maintain quality evaluation, control systems and protocols.
• Evaluate technical data and work instructions in support of Engineering and Operations.
• Identifies and manages risk utilizing and driving UPPAP core elements (e.g. PFMEA, MSA, Process Flow and Control Plans, etc.) to identify risk in product development and propose risk management solutions.
• Conducts investigations, provides analysis and develops recommendations for corrective actions for nonconformities.
• Develops proactive quality initiative strategies and drives their implementation.
• Promote the Quality culture in the business, through compliance to the QMS and adherence to Quality Cardinal Rules.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of experience
• Or Advanced Degree and 5 years of experience to include leading teams, quality or manufacturing or operations and continuous improvement
• Experience leading product or process non-conformance investigations (i.e., DIVEs)
• Root Cause and Corrective Action experience
• Experience with AS9100/AS9110 standards
• Ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Proficient in Solumina G8 or equivalent Engine Maintenance System
• Proficient in SAP, Microsoft Office Suite and data analysis using Excel
• Experience driving UPPAP core elements (PFMEA, MSA, Process Flow and Control Plans) Continuous Improvement, Lean and Six-Sigma
• Experience communicating with all levels of leadership; both written and verbal communication

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.