Senior Manger, Q&PA Non-Destructive Testing Manager (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking an experienced Senior NDT Manager to lead a team of technical experts supporting the supply base and internal module centers. The role focuses on ownership of NDT methods, supplier surveillance, qualifications, and quality issue resolution.

You will drive continuous improvement, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and communicate risks to upper management. The position is onsite in the US with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with 7–10 years of relevant experience for the role.
• Knowledge of NDT methods in an operations environment (Ultrasonic, X-Ray, Penetrant, Etch, Eddy Current).
• Strong leadership experience managing multi-department projects and technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of certified technical experts providing support to the supply base and internal module centers.
• Own procedures and methods, oversee supplier surveillance, site and personnel qualifications, and quality issue resolution.
• Provide training and indirect leadership of inspectors; collaborate with operations, quality, engineering, and supply chain teams.
• Drive continuous improvement of processes to increase efficiency and communicate status and risks to upper management.
• Participate in weekly status and priority meetings with management.

Skills

NDT methods

Technical leadership

Project management

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Advanced Degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-03 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 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.

Quality & Process Approval, NDT Senior Manager The P&W Quality & Process Approval (QPA) organization is looking for a motivated, technically oriented candidate to lead, develop, and grow a portion of our Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) organization. The successful candidate will combine technical and tactical experience, along with demonstrated success working with key internal and external organizations, to lead a team of talented technical individuals through highly visible high-priority NDT activities.

What You Will Do

Lead a team of certified technical experts who provide support to the supply base and internal module centers - Team tasks include procedure and method ownership, supplier surveillance, site and personnel qualifications, quality issue resolution, training, and indirect leadership of inspectors. Foster an environment of trust, collaboration, and growth. Collaborate effectively with various operations, quality, engineering, and supply chain teams. Integrate with IPTs and other key internal and external customers to prioritize critical tasks. Work with internal business units to understand and ensure business critical industrial capacity. Provide technical and procedural guidance to drive and support NDT method enhancements. Develop and implement continuous improvement of existing processes to drive efficiency. Communicate with upper management on status and risks to programs and schedules. Participate in weekly status and priority meetings to upper management.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelors Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience.
• Knowledge of NDT Methods in an operations environment – key methods include Ultrasonic, X-Ray, Penetrant, Etch, and Eddy Current.
• Deep management experience leading multi-department projects and technical teams.
• Experience with SAP and Microsoft suite.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience as an NDT inspector (L2 or L3) and/or subject matter expert.
• Experience that includes a background in establishing quality systems.
• Understanding of, and ability to interface with, global supply base and engineering organizations.
• Knowledge and experience with root cause and process control tools.
• Ability to manage supplier oversight strategy and closure of NDT related escapes and CARs.
• Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing operations.

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.

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.