Pratt & Whitney · 1 day ago
Senior Quality Engineering Manager (Onsite)
Columbus, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$132K/yr - $252K/yr
7+ years expPratt & Whitney is working to transform the future of flight by designing and servicing innovative engines. The Senior Quality Engineering Manager will lead a team to ensure the successful execution of quality engineering functions, focusing on the production of forged compressor airfoils and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering and minimum 10 years of manufacturing engineering and/or quality engineering experience 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)
Preferred
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
Benefits
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
Holidays
Company
Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, is a global leader in propulsion systems, powering the most advanced aircraft in the world, and we are shaping the future of aviation.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brad Scobbo
Executive Director & CFO, Commercial Engines GTF Programs
Christian Robertson
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Military Engines
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