Senior Manager - Military Engines Sustainment

Date 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 teams or major cross‑functional initiatives.
• Experience in supplier quality, RCCA, AS9100/AS13000, and FAI processes.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Master’s degree or advanced training in quality engineering, operations, or continuous improvement.
• Experience with Military Engines, depot repair, sustainment operations, or support equipment quality management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex investigations, supplier development initiatives, and compliance activities.

Learn More & Apply Now!

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:

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 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 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.

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