Supervisor, Quality Inspection - 2nd Shift (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney's Columbus operations spearhead military and commercial engine component production, including forgings and airfoils. The Supervisor, Quality Inspection will drive safety, quality and delivery in inspection operations while guiding a skilled team to deliver on-time outcomes.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with quality and manufacturing engineering, process improvements, and shift overlap readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 2+ years in engineering, manufacturing operations, quality or related environment; OR Associate's degree and 4+ years in same.
• High School diploma/GED or equivalent with 6+ years in engineering, manufacturing operations, quality or related environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Experience managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines with shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of the team by driving a safety-first culture.
• Provide training and development for the Inspection Team.
• Lead a team empowered to meet safety, quality, delivery and cost objectives.
• Identify opportunities to document quality requirements and implement improvements.
• Provide transparency in quality operations performance and plans to address gaps.
• Collaborate with quality and manufacturing engineering teams on quality concerns and continuous improvement.
• Lead the team to develop continuous improvement opportunities to improve efficiency and meet customer objectives.
• Be available for shift overlap.

Skills

Leadership

Quality inspection

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High School diploma/GED

Tools

SAP

Solumina

Microsoft Office

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-17

Country: United States of America

Location: US-GA-MIDLAND-MPC ~ 8801/8987 Macon Rd ~ BLDG MPC

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.

2nd Shift Hours are Monday-Thursday 4 PM - 2:30 AM

What You Will Do:

Pratt & Whitney's Columbus business is at the core of Military and Commercial Engine applications production with the manufacture of Forgings for Disks and Airfoils, Machining and Finishing of Aircraft Hardware.

The Supervisor, Quality Inspection will be responsible for ensuring Quality Compliance within Inspection Operations and meeting Customer Expectations through On-time Delivery while working to drive efficiency into the Quality Inspection Processes.

• Ensure the safety of the team by driving a safety-first culture.
• Enable the Inspection Team by providing training and development.
• Lead a team that is empowered to make decisions that meet safety, quality, delivery and cost objectives.
• Identify opportunities for documentation of quality requirements to establish and implement improvements.
• Provide transparency in quality operations performance and plans to address gaps in meeting daily business objectives.
• Collaborate with the quality engineering and manufacturing engineering teams in addressing quality concerns and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Lead the working team to develop continuous improvement opportunities to improve efficiency and meet customer objectives.
• Be available for shift overlap

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's Degree and 2 or more years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations, quality or related environment OR an Associate's degree and 4 or more years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations, quality or related environment
• In absence of a degree, High School diploma/GED or equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations, quality or related environment
• Experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Demonstrated proficiency in communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Experience managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines in an environment with constantly shifting priorities

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with SAP and Solumina
• Leadership experience with specialized knowledge, or technical/operational practices, and/or shop environment experience
• Understanding of Lean Six-Sigma/CORE concepts
• Experience with Environmental Health & Safety principles

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.

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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.

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