Senior Manger, Q&PA Non-Destructive Testing Manager (Onsite)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

3d•$132,400 - $251,600•Onsite

About The Position

Pratt & Whitney’s Quality & Process Approval organization is seeking a technically oriented leader to lead, develop, and grow part of its Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) organization. The role combines technical and tactical experience with collaboration across internal and external organizations to lead a team of technical experts through high-priority NDT activities. The manager leads certified technical experts who support the supply base and internal module centers. The team’s work includes procedure and method ownership, supplier surveillance, site and personnel qualifications, quality issue resolution, training, and indirect leadership of inspectors. The position collaborates with operations, quality, engineering, supply chain, integrated product teams, business units, and other customers to prioritize work, maintain critical industrial capacity, improve NDT methods and processes, and communicate program status and risks to upper management. This is an onsite role in East Hartford, Connecticut. U.S. citizenship is required. The listed salary range is $132,400–$251,600 USD. Applicants may be eligible for benefits and annual incentive compensation, subject to position and business-unit eligibility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 7 years of experience.
Knowledge of NDT methods in an operations environment, including Ultrasonic, X-Ray, Penetrant, Etch, and Eddy Current.
Deep management experience leading multi-department projects and technical teams.
Experience with SAP and the Microsoft suite.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience as an NDT inspector (Level 2 or Level 3) and/or subject matter expert.
Experience establishing quality systems.
Understanding of, and ability to interface with, global supply base and engineering organizations.
Knowledge and experience with root cause and process control tools.
Ability to manage supplier oversight strategy and closure of NDT-related escapes and corrective action requests.
Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

Lead certified technical experts supporting the supply base and internal module centers.
Oversee team tasks involving NDT procedure and method ownership, supplier surveillance, site and personnel qualifications, quality issue resolution, training, and indirect leadership of inspectors.
Foster an environment of trust, collaboration, and growth.
Collaborate with operations, quality, engineering, and supply chain teams.
Integrate with integrated product teams and other internal and external customers to prioritize critical tasks.
Work with internal business units to understand and ensure business-critical industrial capacity.
Provide technical and procedural guidance to support and drive NDT method enhancements.
Develop and implement continuous improvements to existing processes to improve efficiency.
Communicate program and schedule status and risks to upper management.
Participate in weekly status and priority meetings with upper management.
Manage supplier oversight strategy and closure of NDT-related escapes and corrective action requests, as a preferred capability.