Senior Manager, Military Engines Sustainment – Supplier Quality Manager (Onsite)
RTXDate Posted: 2026-10-07

 Country: United States of America

 Location: US-OK-OKLAHOMA CITY-8120SC ~ 8120 S Air Depot Blvd ~ SUSTAINMENT CTR, Dock 18

 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 information under this program/contract.

 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: Pratt & Whitney Military Engines Sustainment is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Supplier Quality Manager to serve as the primary quality representative for the Sustainment Supplier Quality organization. This Senior Manager (M5) role plays a critical leadership part in ensuring the quality, reliability, and readiness of the Military Engines supply base by driving robust processes, standard work, and issue resolution across a complex and global supplier and repair network. The successful candidate will lead Supplier Quality Engineers (SQEs), provide functional guidance, and serve as the focal point for quality investigation, First Article Inspection subject-matter expertise, supplier risk mitigation, compliance activities, and the continuous improvement of sustainment quality systems. What You Will Learn: Partner with cross‑functional leaders across the F119, F100, and F135 programs to align strategy and cohesively execute enterprise‑level continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational performance and organizational effectiveness. Provide day‑to‑day leadership and technical guidance to the Supplier Quality Assurance and Engineering teams, ensuring alignment with Military Engines Sustainment priorities and compliance requirements. Act as the focal point for all open quality escape investigations, ensuring timely containment, root cause analysis, corrective action, and communication with internal and external stakeholders. Serve as the First Article Inspection (FAI) Subject Matter Expert for the Military Engines Sustainment organization, providing interpretation, guidance, and governance of FAI requirements. Lead qualification, oversight, and compliance activities for the Military Engines repair supplier base, ensuring adherence to contractual requirements. Develop, implement, and maintain robust supplier risk analysis and mitigation processes that proactively identify and manage supplier health across the global sustainment network. Execute quality management oversight for Support Equipment OEM and repair activities supporting the F119 and F135 programs, ensuring compliance to design intent, process controls, and sustainment readiness. Lead the maturity, governance, and execution of the Quality Clinic process across the Military Engines Sustainment organization, driving improvements in issue triage, root cause identification, and corrective action closure. Qualifications You Must Have: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, quality, or a related technical field and 10 years of experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or quality engineering; or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience. 5+ years of leadership experience managing team…