Quality Systems and Compliance Specialist

About the role

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s 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.

Responsibilities

Ensures that the quality of RTX suppliers, products and processes are compliant with internal and regulatory standards and are continuously improving. Key responsibilities include:

• Manages and/or oversees the Quality Management System (QMS), processes, procedures, requirements, contracts and metrics, to ensure the organization’s compliance.
• Daily interaction with intermediate professionals or team leaders of Technical / Business Support or Production / Maintenance employees.
• Supports CORE and its initiatives.
• Prepares and maintains Quality systems (documentation, processes and training).
• Evaluates the compliance and effectiveness of the QMS of business sites, and programs.
• Works with other functions to ensure systems are compliant, efficient and can deliver to customer requirements.
• Audit team members develop, conduct, and support audits including providing feedback on noncompliance and corrective action(s).
• Determines if all products and processes are aligned with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• Advanced degree and 3+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, Quality Management, Operations, Engineering or Supporting Compliance within Aviation, Aerospace, Automotive, Defense or other regulated industry;
• OR Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant industry experience;
• OR Associate’s degree and 7+ years of relevant industry experience.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Degree in STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics)
• Supplier Quality Management, QMS and Lead Auditor experience
• AS9100 Lead Auditor Certificate, Six Sigma or advanced Lean Certifications
• Ability to lead/coach teams through use of RCCA and other Process Improvement tools
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, and continuous improvement tools (CORE/ACE/SixSigma)
• Experience delivering presentations to all levels of management for compliance activities/metrics
• Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization including suppliers and customers

Benefits

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.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $86,800 - $165,200. 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 candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Schedule

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.