Associate Director, Quality System Compliance; Remote

Date Posted:  Country:
United States of America

Location:

US-CA-REMOTE Position Role Type:
Remote 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:
DoD Clearance:
Secret Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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.

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

We are seeking a highly qualified Associate Director to lead the RTX Enterprise Quality Audit team. In this role, you will be accountable for directing a team of Enterprise Quality Auditors to ensure conformance with established quality management system requirements. You will also create/foster partnerships with our Business Units and the independent certification bodies that support our compliance efforts. Your leadership will be instrumental in driving continuous improvement, sustaining robust quality governance, and ensuring the delivery of high-reliability products that uphold RTX's commitment to operational excellence and customer assurance.

Deploy organization strategic direction and goals. Engage in the Quality Management System Optimization Initiatives. Foster collaborative relationships with functional and business leaders to promote a transformative quality organization aligned with business objectives. Ability to communicate with executive leadership regarding matters of significant importance to the organization. Develop and implement functional processes and procedures that will have impact on the achievement of functional results.

Direct the development and implementation of compliance-related improvement projects and processes. Support the Business Units Advance Surveillance Recertification Procedure (ASRP) initiatives (office audits, witness audits, central function management review initiatives). Review and disposition Audit Finding(s) Appeals request. Assist Business Unit with RTX Certification bodies site surveillance and recertification audits, including facilitating audit schedules, logistics, and closure of corrective actions.

Establish/update/provide guidance for deployment of organization metrics. Analyze audit performance to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for continuous Improvement. Recommend and drive enterprise level improvement initiatives by leveraging CORE methodologies or actively participating in CORE initiatives. Present to leadership with audit data analytics and provide recommended actions.

Develop and mentor team members, establishing a strong talent pipeline to support current and future business needs.

As required, support special audits (e.g., suspensions, major customer complaints, high risk sites, etc.), independent assessments, and site certifications as required by RTX business units.

This position requires up to 70% travel, both domestically and internationally.

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 16 years of relevant experience.…