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What You Will Do:

The SMC Regional Manager (M5) will lead a team of SMC Specialists covering suppliers in the New England area. The person in this role will provide technical mentorship and guidance within the team, specifically related to quality control of metallurgical and chemical special processes. You will also be responsible for the administration and results of team's field activities.

Some travel may be expected to visit troubled suppliers, or during training opportunities with your SMCS team members on a supplier visit. There may be career development opportunities to travel internationally to our partner sites and supplier network partners overseas (Japan, Singapore, Europe region).

This position will be based in CT and presence onsite in East Hartford campus will be expected at times.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a team of Supplier Metallurgical Control Specialists (SMCS).
• Provide technical and quality process leadership in the areas of chemical/metallurgical quality controls within the P&W MCL supply base.
• Ensure Supplier Source Qualifications are properly managed to meet customer expectations.
• Ensure timely supplier visits and report generation by regional team.
• Review/approve supplier quality surveillance and product reviews.
• Become an approved member of the Material Review Board (MRB) and actively participate in non-conforming material dispositions.
• Act as MCL focal point for escape management.
• Lead the implementation of the chemical/metallurgical controls as specified by purchase orders, blue prints and MCL Manual Sections.
• This position will be based in East Hartford - Regular presence onsite at East Hartford campus may be required.
• Travel expected: 10%

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Advanced degree and 7+ years of Quality, Engineering or Material Control Laboratory experience; OR Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of relevant experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Degree in STEM field, ideally in Mechanical Engineering or Material Science.
• Management and leadership skills with ability to lead project teams.
• Testing and control of raw materials, finished product, and processing ensuring compliance with company standards and applicable government regulations.
• Chemical/Metallurgical Processes, i.e., laser machining, electro-discharge machining, electro-chemical grinding, brazing, coatings, welding, heat treatment, etc.
• Supplier Quality and experience surveilling suppliers' quality system
• First Article Inspection (FAI), RCCA and PPAP experience.
• Experience with AS9100 and supplier audit process.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, and continuous improvement tools (CORE/ACE/SixSigma).
• Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization including suppliers and customers.

What is my role type?

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We've introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. This means that responsibilities of the job need to be performed onsite on a regular basis.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee's personal responsibility.

Learn More & Apply Now!

The salary range for this role is 118,000 USD - 246,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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