Material Control Laboratory Manager (Onsite)

·         Bachelors degree and 8 or more years of experience in a manufacturing, laboratory, or quality environment, with supervisory or leadership responsibilities or a master's degree and 5 or more years of experience in a manufacturing, laboratory, or quality environment, with supervisory or leadership responsibilities.     

·         Experience leading multiple teams or technical functions, including talent development and organizational planning.

·         Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies, such as Kaizen, VSM, 6S, TPM, and mistake-proofing.

·         Experience leading cross-functional projects or programs with multi-team impact.

·         Experience with process control systems, laboratory operations, and quality technologies.

·         Experience with SAP and enterprise IT quality systems.

·         Ability to interpret complex engineering data and provide technical direction across engineering, operations, and supply chain.

·         Knowledge of ISO9001, AS9100, NADCAP, and Pratt & Whitney Quality Systems.

·         Experience in dimensional inspection, blueprint interpretation, and GD&T.

·         Familiarity with Document Control, Calibration systems, and database querying tools.

·         Experience leading systemic improvements across multiple departments or sites.

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.

As a leader within the Material Control Laboratory, you will provide strategic and operational direction to ensure the lab operates safely, efficiently, and in alignment with business objectives. You will oversee multiple teams and functions, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure compliance with quality standards and customer requirements.

·         Provide leadership for the Material Control Laboratory, including Materials Testing, Chemical, Thermal Calibrations, and TCG, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

·         Manage multiple teams and front-line leaders, including staffing, capability development, succession planning, and performance management.

·         Develop and execute a long-term roadmap for lab capability, capital investments, process modernization, and digital transformation initiatives.

·         Serve as the senior technical authority for complex quality, materials, and manufacturing issues, supporting engineering, operations, and supply chain teams.

·         Oversee engineering change review and approval processes to ensure compliance with quality assurance requirements and industry standards.

·         Lead high-risk or systemic root cause investigations (RCA) and implement corrective actions to address system-level gaps.

·         Drive audit readiness activities and manage relationships with auditors to ensure systemic compliance improvements across the operation.

·         Represent the Quality organization in customer discussions, strategic reviews, and escalations, communicating lab performance and long-term quality strategies.

·         Sponsor and lead cross-functional improvement initiatives, including continuous improvement strategies, standard work deployment, and operational maturity assessments.

·         Manage lab budget, capital planning, resource allocation, and policy development.

·         Ensure compliance with certifications, training, and annual vision screening requirements for all employees.

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