Quality Manager - Regulatory Compliance

Pratt & Whitney; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney AutoAir in Lansing, MI is seeking a professional Quality Manager to join our team. The primary focus is to ensure Regulatory Compliance and QMS adherence to support product quality.

This onsite role offers opportunity to lead audits, mentor the quality team, and collaborate with safety, operations, engineering, and suppliers to drive continuous improvement in a thriving aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree with 5+ years in Quality Engineering or similar regulated field.
• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years in relevant industry experience.
• Associate's degree with 10+ years in relevant industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure regulatory compliance and QMS adherence.
• Lead internal audits and corrective action programs.
• Mentor the quality organization to foster accountability and improvement.
• Collaborate with safety, operations, engineering, and maintenance teams.
• Lead training on regulatory and quality requirements as needed.
• Develop proactive quality initiatives and drive implementation.

Skills

QMS & Audit

ASQ CQE/CQA

STEM degree

Regulatory knowledge FAA/AS9110

Root Cause & CA

Lean Six Sigma

SAP & Solumina MES

Cross-functional communication

Education

Advanced degree

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

Tools

SAP ERP

Solumina MES

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-08

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MI-LANSING-PLANT 1 ~ 5640 Enterprise Dr ~ PLANT 1

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'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.

What You Will Do

Pratt & Whitney AutoAir (Lansing, MI.) designs, manufactures, and repairs composite components, engine test equipment, and nacelles for the aerospace industry. We’re looking for a professional Quality Manager to join our team. The primary focus of this role is to ensure Regulatory Compliance and QMS adherence to the end goal of supporting overall product quality. This is a phenomenal opportunity to enter the Aerospace industry and hone your skills while developing skills in a thriving industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures the sites activities are in accordance with Regulatory requirements.
• Company Policy, AS9100 requirements, and internal site QMS procedures.
• Becomes functional expert in regulatory and QMS requirements and leads the organization in compliance.
• Manage the internal audit and corrective action programs. Champion best practices to improve regulatory and QMS compliance.
• Promote the Product Safety and Quality culture in the business, through compliance to the QMS and adherence to Quality Cardinal Rules.
• Perform internal audits and manage audit program, to include 2nd and 3rd party audits.
• Lead and mentor the quality organization to foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Partner with safety, operations, engineering, materials, and maintenance teams to meet deliverables and solve problems.
• Lead organization training on regulatory and quality requirements as needed.
• Develop proactive quality initiative strategies and drive their implementation.
• Perform Escape Management procedures, root cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions for internally produced products & processes.
• Represent our business with external customers and suppliers. Build relationships and actively resolve concerns.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Advanced degree and 5+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, Quality Management, Operations, Engineering or Supporting Compliance within Aviation, Aerospace, Automotive, 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Quality Management Systems (i.e., AS9100/AS9110 or ISO 9001) and audit process
• ASQ certifications (CQE, CQA, CMQ/OE) or equivalent.
• Degree in STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics)
• Strong working knowledge of FAA Part 145, EASA, AS9110, and other relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Root Cause and Corrective Action experience (QCPC, RCCA Red-X, Fault Tree, etc.)
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies (CORE/ACE/Six Sigma, etc.)
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite programs, SAP ERP, and Solumina MES
• Ability to work and effectively communicate with all levels of management, shop personnel, external customers and regulatory agencies (i.e. DCMA, FAA, etc.).

What is my Role Type?

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are 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 workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.

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.

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.