Associate Director, Quality - Technical Operations (Onsite)

RTX•Columbus, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This Associate Director, Quality - Technical Operations plays a highly visible, key leadership role in ensuring the successful execution of the Technical Quality Engineering function for Columbus Forged Blades (CFB). This position offers an exciting opportunity to grow professionally and broaden capabilities, while proudly leading the Blades Quality Engineering team of engineers and technicians. Build a customer support structure for Internal and External Delivery. Implement In-Process Inspections at the Manufacturing Cells to enable real time Quality Control; build improved Inspection capability through structured, progressive training building competence and confidence; develop improved Inspection methods using latest technological advances and provide recommendations to senior leadership. Provide technical and functional compliance and leadership for the Quality Engineering function for forged compressor airfoils (blades and vanes) in the CFB Module Center with a goal of flawless production execution and quality product output. Accountable for timely quality support of the on-time delivery of quality compliant forged compressor airfoils including production support and new product introduction; drive continuous improvement of data integration/dashboards and business processes to support timely MRB processing of airfoils. Provide quality support for the implementation of lean manufacturing, Tier Escalation and RTX Core continuous improvement initiatives; provide quality leadership for work instruction approvals, FAI’s, PPAP, PAR’s, MRL, KPC management, and process tryout and new product introduction. Lead and partner with OpX Manufacturing Engineering in the goal of reducing QN’s MRB and achieving scrap reduction to target. Responsible for New Product Introduction and work transfer, as well as building inspection workflows, statistical control plans, and quality metrics in a startup situation, driving compliance with Standard Work and processes in a startup or new production environment, tracking and reporting key quality metrics, including FPY, MRB levels, defect rates, and COPQ, using data to identify trends, systemic issues, and improvement opportunities and presenting quality performance to leadership and cross-functional teams. Support the launch of new manufacturing lines, stations, and processes. Drive a culture of Product Safety and Quality as the priority in the production environment. Work closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and Program teams to ensure product quality throughout the lifecycle. Support supplier quality initiatives and drive improvements in incoming quality; participate in design reviews and provide input on manufacturability and quality risks.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 12 or more years’ experience in engineering, manufacturing operations, quality or closely related industrial environment or a master’s degree and 10 or more years’ experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations, quality or closely related industrial environment
Prior leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team
Knowledge of quality management systems, including company and regulatory requirements (AS9100)
Experience effectively interfacing with all levels of management, external customers, and government agencies
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, SAP and enterprise database systems
Experience in the development and implementation of effective corrective actions
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Aerospace Engineering
Experience as a quality engineer
Solumina and SAP Proficiency
Metallurgical and NDT process knowledge
Forging and Heat Treat, machining, process knowledge
Prior experience in aerospace or automotive industries
ASQ CRE, Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification or willingness to acquire certification

Responsibilities

Build a customer support structure for Internal and External Delivery
Implement In-Process Inspections at the Manufacturing Cells to enable real time Quality Control
Build improved Inspection capability through structured, progressive training building competence and confidence
Develop improved Inspection methods using latest technological advances and provide recommendations to senior leadership
Provide technical and functional compliance and leadership for the Quality Engineering function for forged compressor airfoils (blades and vanes) in the CFB Module Center with a goal of flawless production execution and quality product output
Accountable for timely quality support of the on-time delivery of quality compliant forged compressor airfoils including production support and new product introduction
Drive continuous improvement of data integration/dashboards and business processes to support timely MRB processing of airfoils
Provide quality support for the implementation of lean manufacturing, Tier Escalation and RTX Core continuous improvement initiatives
Provide quality leadership for work instruction approvals, FAI’s, PPAP, PAR’s, MRL, KPC management, and process tryout and new product introduction
Lead and partner with OpX Manufacturing Engineering in the goal of reducing QN’s MRB and achieving scrap reduction to target
Responsible for New Product Introduction and work transfer
Build inspection workflows, statistical control plans, and quality metrics in a startup situation
Drive compliance with Standard Work and processes in a startup or new production environment
Track and report key quality metrics, including FPY, MRB levels, defect rates, and COPQ
Use data to identify trends, systemic issues, and improvement opportunities
Present quality performance to leadership and cross-functional teams
Support the launch of new manufacturing lines, stations, and processes
Drive a culture of Product Safety and Quality as the priority in the production environment
Work closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and Program teams to ensure product quality throughout the lifecycle
Support supplier quality initiatives and drive improvements in incoming quality
Participate in design reviews and provide input on manufacturability and quality risks