Quality Director, Columbus Engine Center (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-11-05



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-GA-MIDLAND-MPC ~ 8801/8987 Macon Rd ~ BLDG MPC



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

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. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Quality Director, Columbus Engine Center

What You Will Do:

• As the Quality Director for the Columbus Engine Center, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring a "quality-first" culture within a large, dynamic organization. You will lead strategic initiatives to enhance product safety, compliance, and operational excellence, while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Your responsibilities will include:
• Providing strategic leadership for all Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and inspection activities across the Columbus Engine Center.
• Collaborating with Operations, Engineering, and Materials teams to ensure robust processes, effective change management, and prevention-based quality measures.
• Championing product safety through operational discipline and continuous improvement on the shop floor.
• Overseeing critical compliance programs, including training, records management, audits (internal, regulator, and customer), procedures, and major investigations.
• Monitoring and reporting on key quality metrics, developing action plans to achieve organizational goals.
• Ensuring adherence to AS9100, FAA, DCMA, and customer-specific quality requirements.
• Leading root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives using CORE tools.
• Driving process capability improvements, defect reduction, and first-pass yield enhancements through data-driven decision-making.
• Managing nonconforming material, Material Review Board (MRB) processes, and risk assessments for critical aerospace components.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree and 14 years of experience, or 12 years of experience with an Advanced degree.
• Experience in Quality Management within the Aerospace or other highly regulated manufacturing industry.
• Senior leadership or people management experience.
• Experience in Operations, Quality, or Engineering within the Aerospace manufacturing industry.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• 5+ years of experience in Operations Leadership.
• Experience leading organizations and other leaders.
• Aftermarket Aerospace / Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) experience.
• Familiarity with FAR-145 / CFR-145 Repair Station operations.
• Knowledge of FAA regulatory compliance.
• Background in Engineering.
• Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certification.
• Experience with SAP Quality systems.
• Understanding of AS9100 and Quality Management Systems (QMS).

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

This position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with FAA Guidelines. Candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing per FAA's regulation 14 CFR part 120, as well as 49 CFR part 40.

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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 186,200 USD - 353,800 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 candidate’s 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 company’s 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.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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