Quality Operations Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead the quality organization for a new Advanced Casting Foundry to achieve business goals and drive a culture of compliance.
• Oversee the build-out and proficiency development of the Quality team, including Inspection, NDT, MRB, Gage Calibration, Metrology, and MCL.
• Manage day-to-day operational decision-making and resource allocation to meet customer demand.
• Drive process improvement initiatives using DMAIC, CORE, and Lean strategies to enhance quality and reduce operational costs.
• Provide technical expertise regarding non-conforming material and support the Material Review Board (MRB) process.
• Collaborate with operations and materials teams to ensure alignment with business, quality, and financial metrics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, OR an Advanced Degree in a related field with at least 7 years of experience.
• U.S. Person status is required (U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual).

Preferred Qualifications

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

About the Company

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems. As part of RTX, we are pushing the boundaries of aerospace and defense to solve the world's most complex problems and shape the future of flight.