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Senior Quality Engineering Manager

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flightdesigning, 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 flightbeyond 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:

• 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.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• 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).

Qualifications We Prefer:

• 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