Quality Engineering Technical Manager – ACF

RTX•Asheville, NC

13d•$132,400 - $251,600•Onsite

About The Position

Pratt & Whitney is seeking an experienced Quality Leader for its new Advanced Casting Foundry (ACF) in Asheville, North Carolina. This leadership position in the Quality Engineering team and Clinic function supports the ACF and its new internal product line. The role drives a culture of compliance, leads site quality improvements and issue resolution, and provides technical expertise on non-conforming material and the Material Review Board process. It also supports expansion of the FAA and AS9100 scope, oversees operational decisions and resource allocation, and works with Operations and Materials to meet customer demand. The manager defines and implements plans aligned with business, quality, CORE, and financial objectives. The role is primarily onsite in Asheville. Candidates must meet the stated U.S. Person requirement. The salary range is $132,400–$251,600. Eligible benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, an employee assistance program, the Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Eligible applicants may also qualify for annual short- or long-term incentive compensation, which is not guaranteed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and at least 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 7 years of experience.
At least 3 years of experience in a Quality Engineering role.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated leadership and management experience.
Knowledge or experience with AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality systems.
Working knowledge or proficiency in quality tools such as FAI, PFMEA, DFMEA, GR&R, and GD&T elements.
Experience with root cause corrective action and eliminating non-conformances.
Pratt & Whitney Quality system experience.
Practical DMAIC, CORE, Six Sigma, or other Lean systems experience.

Responsibilities

Drive a culture of compliance through strong collaboration with Operations and Manufacturing teams.
Lead Asheville site efforts to drive critical quality improvements and resolve quality issues through closure.
Lead process improvement opportunities using DMAIC, CORE, and Lean strategies to enhance quality, decrease process cycle time, and reduce operational costs.
Identify and establish required Quality Management System improvements to support the new internal product line.
Lead activities supporting FAA and AS9100 scope expansion.
Make day-to-day operational decisions and oversee resource allocation to meet customer demand.
Provide technical expertise on non-conforming material and support communication and processing of quality notifications through the Material Review Board process.
Collaborate with Operations and Materials teams to ensure alignment in meeting customer demand.
Define and implement plans supporting business objectives, including Quality, CORE, and financial metrics.
Communicate effectively to ensure alignment as a leader within the Quality and ACF organizations.