Senior Quality Engineering Manager (Onsite)

RTX

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future. At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond? What You Will Do: This Senior Quality Engineering Manager plays a highly visible, key leadership role in ensuring the successful execution of the Technical Quality Engineering function for Columbus Forged Blades (CFB). This leader will report to the Quality Associate Director for CFB (Columbus Forged Blades) Module Center. This position offers an exciting opportunity to grow professionally and broaden capabilities, while proudly leading the Blades Quality Engineering team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering and minimum 10 years of manufacturing engineering and/or quality engineering experience OR a or a Master’s degree and 7 or more years of manufacturing engineering and/or quality engineering experience.
Track record in inspection and manufacturing processes and demonstrated experience using Lean tools; demonstrated proficiency in MRB, nonconformance management, and root‑cause analysis.
Proven experience reducing Cost of Quality (COQ) through robust RCCA, eliminating recurring defects and improving process capability.
Experience in implementing SPC charts, PFDs, PFMEAs, and process controls on the shop floor for New Product Introduction or startup situations.
Proficient and expert knowledge of root cause analysis and robust, validated corrective and preventative action methodologies.
Proven leadership/supervisory experience in an operations environment
Skilled in Process Flow Diagramming
Experienced in Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), and Control Plans for Advanced Product Quality Planning.
Knowledgeable in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), PPAP, and Statistical Process Control (SPC).

Nice To Haves

Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Aerospace Engineering
Experience as a quality engineer or supplier quality engineer
Solumina and SAP Proficiency
Metallurgical and NDT process knowledge
Forging and Heat Treat, machining, process knowledge
Prior experience in aerospace or automotive industries
ASQ CRE, Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and management for a team of 8 Quality Engineers plus 6 Quality Technicians
Provide technical and functional compliance and leadership for the Quality Engineering function for forged compressor airfoils (blades and vanes) in the CFB Module Center with a goal of flawless production execution and quality product output
Accountable for timely quality support of the on-time delivery of quality compliant forged compressor airfoils including production support and new product introduction; drive continuous improvement of data integration/dashboards and business processes to support timely MRB processing of airfoils
Provide quality support for the implementation of lean manufacturing, Tier Escalation and RTX Core continuous improvement initiatives; provide quality leadership for work instruction approvals, FAI’s, PPAP, PAR’s, MRL, KPC management, and process tryout and new product introduction.
Lead and partner with OpX Manufacturing Engineering in the goal of reducing QN’s MRB and achieving scrap reduction to target.
Responsible for New Product Introduction and work transfer, as well as building inspection workflows, statistical control plans, and quality metrics in a startup situation, driving compliance with Standard Work and processes in a startup or new production environment, tracking and reporting key quality metrics, including FPY, MRB levels, defect rates, and COPQ, using data to identify trends, systemic issues, and improvement opportunities and presenting quality performance to leadership and cross-functional teams.
Support the launch of new manufacturing lines, stations, and processes.
Drive a culture of Product Safety and Quality as the priority in the production environment
Work closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and Program teams to ensure product quality throughout the lifecycle.
Support supplier quality initiatives and drive improvements in incoming quality; participate in design reviews and provide input on manufacturability and quality risks.