Associate Director, Quality Technical Operations (Onsite)

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-GA-MIDLAND-MPC 8801/8987 Macon Rd BLDG MPC

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen U.S. Person or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

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None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX the world largest aerospace and defense company 185000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the worlds 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.

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flightdesigning building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry thats evolving fast to the future.

Are you ready to go beyond

What You Will Do:

ThisAssociate Director Quality - Technical Operations plays a highly visible key leadership role in ensuring the successful execution of the Technical Quality Engineering function for Columbus Forged Blades (CFB). This position offers an exciting opportunity to grow professionally and broaden capabilities while proudly leading the Blades Quality Engineering team of engineers and technicians.

• Build a customer support structure for Internal and External Delivery

  Implement In-Process Inspections at the Manufacturing Cells to enable real time Quality Control; build improved Inspection capability through structured progressive training building competence and confidence; develop improved Inspection methods using latest technological advances and provide recommendations to senior leadership

• 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 FAIs PPAP PARs MRL KPC management and process tryout and new product introduction.

• Lead and partner with OpX Manufacturing Engineering in the goal of reducing QNs 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.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelors degree and a minimum of 12 or more years experience in engineering manufacturing operations quality or closely related industrial environment or a masters degree and 10 or more years experience in an engineering manufacturing operations quality or closely related industrial environment.

• Prior leadership and team management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.

• Knowledge of quality management systems including company and regulatory requirements (AS9100).

• Experience effectively interfacing with all levels of management external customers and government agencies.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products SAP and enterprise database systems.

• Experience in the development and implementation of effective corrective actions.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Degree in Mechanical Manufacturing or Aerospace Engineering

• Experience as a 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 or willingness to acquire certification

Learn More & Apply Now:

In addition to transforming the future of flight we are also transforming how and where we work. Weve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers as they are essential to the development of our engines.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 157200 USD - 298800 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role function and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience location education/training and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to medical dental vision life insurance short-term disability long-term disability 401(k) match flexible spending accounts flexible work schedules employee assistance program Employee Scholar Program parental leave paid time off and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including but not limited to individual performance business unit performance and/or the companys performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act.

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