Quality Technical Manager (Onsite)

RTX; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, invites experienced quality leaders to join the Hot Section Module Center South. You will lead a team of process quality engineers and drive initiatives to improve quality, reduce scrap, rework and prevent escapes to flight operations.

This onsite role requires strong collaboration with operations and manufacturing, ISO 9001 familiarity, and a background in engineering.

Qualifications

• BS in a related field, preferably engineering.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in a quality or supervisory role.
• Strong familiarity with inspection tooling and techniques; strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge/experience with quality systems and standards such as ISO 9001.
• Ability to prioritize workload in a high-pressure environment and multitask.

Responsibilities

• Drive culture of compliance through collaboration with Operations and Manufacturing teams.
• Lead team of process quality engineers to improve quality signatures of processes.
• Lead clinic investigation managers in compliance to product recall procedures and problem-solving tools.
• Develop and implement project quality plans to reduce Scrap, Rework and Repair and DCMA discrepancies.
• Improve manufacturing, assembly, inspection, and test processes to reduce defects and prevent quality escapes.

Skills

Inspection tooling

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Quality systems

Education

BS in related field

ASQ CQE certification

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-22 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC 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 certain necessary systems. 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

The Hot Section Module Center South is a fast-paced, high-volume organization that delivers a complex and technically superior product. As the Center of Excellence for Turbine Airfoils, Hot Section Module Center South has a very strong but challenging future. We are focused on implementing cutting edge manufacturing technology to produce the latest in Turbine Airfoil designs for new engine programs like Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) and Next Generation Part Family (NGPF) while continuing to retain competitive advantage. The organization needs to ensure material is delivered on-time, with flawless quality and at cost as demand increases to unprecedented amounts. This position is for a leadership role in the quality organization, responsible for the technical teams supporting the module center.

Responsibilities

• Drive culture of compliance through strong collaboration with Operations and Manufacturing teams
• Lead team of process quality engineers to establish and execute initiatives to improve quality signature of processes
• Lead clinic investigation managers in compliance to product recall procedure and use of problem-solving tools
• Provide strategic leadership in the development and implementation of project quality plans to obtain annual reduction goals in Scrap, Rework and Repair (SRR) and escapes to flight operations and DCMA discrepancies.
• Improve manufacturing, assembly, inspection, and test processes to reduce and prevent defects and prevent quality escapes to our customers.

Qualifications

You Must Have

• BS in related field, preferably engineering
• Minimum 7 years of experience in a quality or supervisory role
• Strong familiarity with inspection tooling and techniques, Strong communication skills and the ability to work within a group setting and interface directly with shop floor management; Strong interpersonal skills
• Knowledge / experience with quality systems and standards such as ISO 9001.
• Ability to prioritize workload in a high-pressure environment and multitask as required

Qualifications We Prefer

• ASQ -CQE certification a plus

This position is classified as: Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. 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.

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.

Privacy Policy and Terms:

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.