Manager, Quality Material Control Lab - (Onsite)

RTX•North Berwick, ME

11d•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 8 years' experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations, materials lab, quality or similar environment OR a Master's Degree and minimum 5 years' experience, in an engineering, manufacturing operations, materials lab, quality or similar environment
In the absence of a degree, a High School Diploma/GED and minimum 12 years’ experience, engineering, manufacturing operations, materials lab, quality or similar environment
Demonstrated experience leading quality initiatives on a shop floor
Experience in a team leadership capacity including direct people management
Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of MCL practices, processes and procedures
Working knowledge of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) standards and regulatory compliance, including the Occupational Health & Safety Act
Experience with Operational Excellence frameworks (e.g., CORE) and continuous improvement methodologies
Demonstrated skill and success in team leadership, facilitation & coaching skills
Advanced analytical and statistical skills, with expertise in interpreting complex data to drive informed, risk-based decisions
Working knowledge of shop practices, processes and procedures
Working knowledge of new product and process technologies
SAP and Solumina

Responsibilities

Provide leadership to North Berwick Aerospace Systems' MCL and support to MCLs across the business.
Supervise hourly employees performing MCL activities and technical evaluations.
Lead and guide teams through change, fostering collaboration, and driving performance excellence in the processing of aerospace components.
Perform audits of processing to assure conformance to applicable standards.
Make metallurgical decisions on parts and processes.
Review and control sub-tier processing as necessary to MCL standards.
Coordinate and communicate MCL activities throughout the organization.
Perform any other duties as defined in the MCL Manual to meet requirements within the facility.
Apply CORE (Customer Oriented Results and Excellence), Lean and other continuous improvement techniques to develop and implement process improvement initiatives aimed at increasing quality, throughput and delivery integrity.
Cultivate a culture of quality compliance and accountability throughout all manufacturing areas.
Support internal and external audits, as well as customer inspections, ensuring organizational readiness and timely closure of any findings.
Drive effective root cause analysis (RCA) and ensure the implementation of corrective and preventive actions using CORE problem-solving methodologies.
Maintain and enhance Quality Management System (QMS) documentation, including work instructions, quality plans, and inspection procedures.
Be flexible and available relative to department assignment available on all shifts.