Quality Manager - Regulatory Compliance

RTX (Raytheon); Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX's Pratt & Whitney AutoAir site in Lansing, MI is seeking a qualified Quality Manager to ensure regulatory compliance and QMS adherence to support overall product quality in aerospace components.

The role leads internal audits, drives corrective actions, and mentors the quality team while collaborating with safety, operations, engineering, materials, and maintenance to meet deliverables and sustain continuous improvement in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree and 5+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, Quality Management, Operations, Engineering or Compliance in regulated industries; OR Bachelor's degree with 8+ years; OR Associate's degree with 10+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensures site activities comply with regulatory requirements.
• Upholds AS9100/AS9110/ISO 9001 and internal QMS procedures.
• Becomes expert in regulatory and QMS requirements and leads compliance.
• Manage internal and external audits and corrective actions.
• Promote a culture of product safety and quality across the organization.
• Lead and mentor the quality team for accountability and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with safety, operations, engineering, materials and maintenance to meet deliverables.
• Lead training on regulatory and quality requirements as needed.
• Develop proactive quality initiatives and drive implementation.
• Lead Escape Management, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Quality management systems

Audit programs

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Advanced degree (engineering/related field)

Bachelor's degree (related field)

Associate's degree (related field)

Tools

SAP ERP

Solumina MES

Microsoft Office

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.

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.

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