Quality Control Manager; Onsite

Job Summary

The Quality Control Manager at the Fort Worth (FTW) Landing Gear site will lead the Quality Control organization, driving rapid transformation of inspection processes, technologies, and standard work. This onsite role supervises the inspection team and owns all elements of Quality Control processes supporting OEM military production, spares, and repair/return activity, ensuring compliance with AS9100, customer, and DCMA requirements. The candidate will bring strong quality and operational background and leadership capability to deliver measurable changes and will be expected to travel up to 20% of the time.

• Lead and manage all inspectors supporting OEM, spares, calibration and repair/overhaul products.
• Ensure daily compliance with engineering requirements, drawings, models, specifications, and contracts.
• Maintain readiness for DCMA and customer oversight, including source inspection, surveillance, and corrective actions.
• Lead modernization of inspection methods, including sampling plans, digital inspection tools, optimized routings, and standard work.
• Accelerate adoption of OSV, automated/assisted inspection technologies, and data‑driven decision making.
• Champion waste reduction, flow improvements, and inspector efficiency.
• Partner with Quality Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering to address systemic issues, reduce variation, and prevent escapes.
• Oversee execution of First Article Inspections, conformity assessments, and nonconformance management.
• Ensure ongoing adherence to AS9100 and customer/regulatory requirements.
• Support internal and external audits; implement corrective actions; reinforce process discipline.
• Maintain robust documentation, training, and QMS alignment.
• Build strong working relationships with DCMA, Lockheed Martin, and other customers.
• Communicate inspection performance, risks, and action plans with clarity and credibility.
• Work closely with stakeholders and the Quality leadership team; bring related functions together to manage quality issues and communicate path forward.

• Minimum 5 years of experience leading quality or production teams in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3 years of experience operating within an AS9100 environment.
• Minimum 3 years of demonstrated experience working with DCMA or other government oversight agencies and interfacing with third‑party auditors and prime contractor quality personnel.
• University degree and minimum 8 years of prior relevant experience, or advanced degree and minimum 5 years of experience.

• Previous experience with aerospace manufacturing techniques and/or processes.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience managing quality teams.
• Ability to lead change and deliver measurable improvements within compressed timelines.
• Demonstrated experience in communication, customer engagement, and conflict resolution.
• ASQ certifications (CQE, CQA, CQM) or Six Sigma/Lean certifications.
• Experience leading cross‑functional improvement initiatives and systemic corrective actions.

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.