Associate Director, EHRO Quality Management (Onsite
Listed on 2026-08-08
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Regulatory Compliance Specialist, QA Specialist - Analyst/Manager, Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, Quality Engineering
Date Posted: Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-M ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG M 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 certain necessary systems. Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required Security Clearance Status:
Not Required
At RTX, the world 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.
What You Will Do:EHRO is looking to fill an open position as the Quality Assurance Manager for the site, supporting both the CTRP and CTSC businesses within East Hartford Repair Operations. The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for leading the site’s Quality Assurance program to ensure compliance with regulatory, customer, and organizational requirements. This role provides strategic quality leadership for EHRO operations, drives continuous improvement, strengths EHRO’s quality systems, and ensures delivery of safe, compliant, and reliable products and services.
The QA Manager partners closely with engineering, operations, customer support, and regulatory teams to maintain the highest standards of product integrity and operational excellence. This role reports directly to the site’s General Manager and is a member of the senior management team leading the business.
- Lead the Quality Assurance function for EHRO operations, ensuring full compliance with all regulatory bodies (FAA, EASA, CAAC, UK, others as necessary), customer, and internal quality requirements.
- Lead the site’s Quality Engineering team, giving direction to the QE team and driving a culture of teamwork with operations and engineering, while furthering quality objectives
- Manage and maintain the site’s Quality Management System (QMS), including internal audits, external audits, corrective actions, and document control.
- Oversee investigation and closure of quality escapes, nonconformances, and customer issues; ensure robust root cause analysis and effective corrective/preventive actions.
- Provide strategic leadership and direction for continuous improvement of quality processes, metrics, and overall performance.
- Support readiness and execution of customer, regulatory, and third-party audits; act as primary quality interface for customer quality teams.
- Ensure consistent application of inspection standards, workmanship criteria, and technical documentation across the EHRO organization.
- Maintain oversight of training and qualification programs for quality personnel, inspectors, and auditors.
- Monitor site performance indicators, analyze trends, and drive proactive quality risk mitigation.
- Partner with Operations and Engineering management to improve process capability, reduce defects, and strengthen product reliability.
- Ensure timely and accurate quality reporting to leadership, regulatory bodies, and customers as required.
- Champion a culture of safety, integrity, and accountability throughout the organization.
- Advanced degree and 10+ years of experience in Quality, Engineering or Operations experience in Aviation, Aerospace, Space, Defense or similar regulated industry; OR Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of relevant experience; OR Associate’s degree / Technical School Diploma and 14+ years of relevant industry experience. OR High School diploma or Military / Technical Training (ex: A&P Certificate) and 16+ years of relevant industry experience
- 5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, or MRO operations
- 5+ years of leadership…
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