Manager, Quality Engineering (Onsite)
About The Position
Pratt & Whitney AutoAir in Lansing, Michigan, designs, manufactures, and repairs composite components, engine test equipment, and nacelles for the aerospace industry. The Manager, Quality Engineering ensures quality management system (QMS) adherence and overall product quality while supporting daily operations of assigned manufacturing cell staff, typically operators and inspectors. The role leads a team of quality engineers and works to deliver safety, quality, delivery, and cost results while developing a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. The position is onsite.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program or contract.
- One of the following education and experience combinations: an advanced degree and 5 or more years of experience in Quality Engineering, Quality Management, Operations, Engineering, or supporting compliance within aviation, aerospace, automotive, defense, or another regulated industry; a bachelor's degree and 8 or more years of relevant industry experience; or an associate degree and 10 or more years of relevant industry experience.
- At least 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, or MRO operations.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Quality Management Systems such as AS9100, AS9110, or ISO 9001, and audit processes.
- ASQ certifications such as CQE, CQA, or CMQ/OE, or equivalent.
- A degree in a 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, such as QCPC, RCCA Red-X, or Fault Tree.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies such as CORE, ACE, or Six Sigma.
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite programs, SAP ERP, and Solumina MES.
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of management, shop personnel, external customers, and regulatory agencies such as DCMA and FAA.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of quality engineers to deliver results while ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
- Lead and mentor direct reports to foster accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
- Partner with safety, operations, engineering, materials, and maintenance teams to meet deliverables and solve problems.
- Evaluate and approve technical data and work instructions in support of engineering and operations.
- Drive implementation of quality initiatives.
- Perform Escape Management procedures and root cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions for internally produced products and processes.
- Promote Product Safety and Quality culture through QMS compliance and adherence to Quality Cardinal Rules.
- Champion best practices to reduce quality notifications, Cost of Poor Quality, accruals, time on part, and customer returns.
- Represent the business with external customers and suppliers, build relationships, and actively resolve concerns.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 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
- Holidays
- Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
