Program Quality Manager, 30K Commercial Engines (Onsite)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

23h•$157,200 - $298,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Quality Manager joins the 30K Program Quality organization to lead and support quality activities for a fast-paced commercial engine program. The role engages customers, internal organizations, and internal and external producers to achieve high levels of quality performance in product development, certification, production, and delivery. The position is a member of the PW1100 Program Management Team and supports execution of quality initiatives for the PW1100G-JM and GTF Advantage programs. It drives compliance with applicable quality management systems and advances product in-service performance, delivery, cost, and quality signature improvements. The role is based primarily onsite in East Hartford, Connecticut, and may require domestic and international travel up to 25%.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a technical, business, or Quality field, or equivalent experience, and at least 12 years of relevant experience; alternatively, an advanced degree in a related field and at least 10 years of experience in Engineering, Technical, or Quality positions.

Nice To Haves

Strong project management skills.
Knowledge of processes and procedures associated with direct part producer support.
Superior knowledge of the Pratt & Whitney Quality Management System and familiarity with Supplier Quality Management systems.
Working knowledge of complex engine components and assemblies.
Availability for potential domestic and international travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

Drive compliance with Pratt & Whitney, IAE, and customer Quality Management Systems.
Serve as a member of the PW1100 Program Management Team, ensuring compliance with quality requirements.
Execute 30K Program objectives for product in-service performance, delivery, and cost by driving quality signature improvements and metrics.
Develop and foster customer and program relationships to successfully execute customer initiatives.
Support the GTF Advantage program and harmonize its quality initiatives with PW1100G-JM initiatives.
Proactively identify and mitigate risks to quality and delivery while fostering a proactive, customer-centric culture.
Provide recommendations and support the CIPT on targets for product safety, performance, quality and manufacturability, reliability, and service life.
Collaborate with airframers to improve quality signature and decrease SNAGs and part repairs or replacements.
Lead Supplier Quality Improvement Projects in collaboration with Airbus.
Foster an environment that values respect, empowerment, and engagement.
Use APQP and PPAP core elements, including PFMEA, MSA, process flow, and control plans, to identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
Drive continuous improvement using CORE tools and implement changes supporting the Quality Transformation plan and Program Quality initiatives.