Date Posted:
2026-05-15
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-NC-ASHEVILLE-330 ~ 330 Pratt Whitney Blvd ~ PRATT WHITNEY
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.
Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status:
Not Required
Do you enjoy the challenges of process improvement and Lean manufacturing initiatives?
We are seeking a highly motivated, technically talented individual, who has a true desire to lead in a dynamic operations environment to support our Non-Destructive Testing and Material Review Board Departments. In this role you will be providing direction to employees while developing Team Leads, Technicians, and Inspectors through effective coaching, communication, and training. This position requires innovative approaches to problem solving and the ability to develop timely action plans for resolution while driving the tactical execution of the quality management system.
What You Will Do:
- Direct the day-to-day quality and production deliverables and initiatives to include prioritization and completion of parts through the shop
- Provide leadership and direction in the response to rapid changes in production requirements through the use of daily toolbox meetings and effective communication plans
- Achieve target performance levels through disciplined execution of the Standard Production System (SPS) including but not limited to: Tiered accountability, Visual management system(s), Leader Standard Work, Rapid identification of root cause and effective implementation of corrective actions
- Communicate requirements to peers at supporting processes to ensure smooth process flow.
- Hold employees accountable while maintaining a key working relationship.
- Drive World-class safety culture and respond to all EH&S requirements promptly.
- Control quality, productivity, and process flow to meet MRP requirements while ensuring a high level of customer happiness.
- Engage with Core NDT as necessary for all training and equipment needs
- Engage with Core MRB leadership as necessary to resolve issues impacting nonconformance dispositions
- Lead employee engagement and continuous improvement efforts.
- Responsibilities are not limited to the listed items above and can be changed or modified based on skill level, proficiency, and overall performance.
- Please note: this is a 2nd Shift position, which is full time, weekday evenings into the early morning hours.
Qualifications You Must Have:
- Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of related manufacturing/operations experience OR a Master27s degree with 2+ years of manufacturing/operations experience. Substantial Manufacturing Quality experience in lieu of degree will be considered.
Qualifications We Value:
- Consistent track record in leadership roles.
- Understanding of conventional Quality related inspection, NDT, CMM, calibration and other machine shop inspection process and procedures
- Experience in Quality Management Systems and user of MRP/ERP/SAP systems used in production control, planning, manufacturing execution, and MRB
- Ability to understand and interpret engineering technical data, such as manufacturing or part drawings, to provide guidance to cross functional teams.
- Knowledge of aerospace quality standards including AS9100, AS9102, & ISO
- Demonstrated ability to interface with all levels of management, external customers, and government agencies.
- Six Sigma or ASQ Certification
What We Offer
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
Short-term disability, long-term disability and parental leave
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program (No waiting period!)
Paid time off including: 3 weeks of vacation, 5 personal sick days, 3 unpaid days for unique situations at supervisor discretion, and 12 paid government holidays
Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee27s personal responsibility.
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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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 candidate27s 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 company27s 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.
