Quality MCL Discipline Chief (Onsite)

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Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, 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 flight—beyond 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.

Innovation through diversity of thought. At Pratt & Whitney, we believe diversity of thought enables creativity, innovation, and a foundation for inclusion. By fostering an inclusive culture, we accept a shared accountability and responsibility to recognize, sponsor, coach, hire and promote talent equally. We welcome our employees to be their whole - best - selves at work because trust, respect and integrity, are a part of our DNA.

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:

• Materials Control Laboratory (MCL) Discipline Chief provides technical support to the Core MCL in the disposition and acceptability of manufactured of components for jet engines in terms of the chemical, mechanical and metallurgical requirements of the parts. Key areas of focus include properties of raw materials and other manufacturing processes, such as: heat treating, plasma spray coating, welding, inertia bonding, machining, shot peeing, plating and other manufacturing processes.  This role ensures technical alignment of part and process requirements with Engineering and Quality.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing a common proficiency across all MCL laboratories.  It also includes advising and mentoring the managers, discipline chiefs while providing support for the external shop (module center) MCL labs. This role will also interact with multiple divisions within MCL, including the supplier facing organizations. Establishing and maintaining commonality of standards and effective communications between Engineering and all MCL Laboratories.
• Assuring that all testing and internal controls of MCL manuals are maintained and updated as necessary.
• Provide expert support to the MCL Core lab including chemistry, mechanical testing and metallurgical assessments.
• Provide leadership in the companys cultural transformation, employee development and succession planning ,and promotion of discipline health of all MCL proficiencies.
• Support for investigations and Manufacturing reviews.
• Approval of various company documents, processes and procedures.
• Support engineering and other organizations to develop new quality standards and testing procedures.  This may include externals sources or the groups supporting the qualification of external sources.
• Help the laboratories maintain their EH&S and operating requirements to assure a safe and productive working environment.
• Utilize CORE tools to strategically improve and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• BS degree in chemistry, material science, metallurgy or related technical field and minimum 12 years experience in chemical, mechanical or metallurgical testing, evaluation and documentation or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years experience Engineering/Other Technical Positions.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Proficient in MS Office. 

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Quality or manufacturing background with an emphasis on manufacturing processes, materials, NDT processes, root cause investigations and corrective action.
• Ability to interface well with a global supply base.
• Ability to manage supplier oversight strategy and closure of MCL related investigations.
• Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing operations. 
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management, internal and external customers. 
• Knowledge and experience with root cause and process control tools. 
• Experience with SAP. 

Learn More & Apply Now!
In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. 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.
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 employee’s personal responsibility.

The salary range for this role is 143,000 USD - 287,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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