Quality & Process Approval, Non-Destructive Testing Senior Manager

Date Posted:

2026-11-12



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC



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'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. 

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.

Quality & Process Approval, NDT Senior Manager

The P&W Quality & Process Approval (Q&PA) organization is looking for a motivated, technically oriented candidate to lead, develop, and grow a portion of our Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) organization.  The successful candidate will combine technical and tactical experience, along with demonstrated success working with key internal and external organizations, to lead a team of talented technical individuals through highly visible high-priority NDT activities.

What You Will Do:

• Lead a team of certified technical experts who provide support to the supply base and internal module centers - Team tasks include procedure and method ownership, supplier surveillance, site and personnel qualifications, quality issue resolution, training, and indirect leadership of inspectors.
• Foster an environment of trust, collaboration, and growth.
• Collaborate effectively with various operations, quality, engineering, and supply chain teams.
• Integrate with IPTs and other key internal and external customers to prioritize critical tasks.
• Work with internal business units to understand and ensure business critical industrial capacity.
• Provide technical and procedural guidance to drive and support NDT method enhancements.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement of existing processes to drive efficiency.
• Communicate with upper management on status and risks to programs and schedules.
• Participate in weekly status and priority meetings to upper management.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelors Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience.
• Knowledge of NDT Methods in an operations environment – key methods include Ultrasonic, X-Ray, Penetrant, Etch, and Eddy Current.
• Deep management experience leading multi-department projects and technical teams.
• Experience with SAP and Microsoft suite. 

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience as an NDT inspector (L2 or L3) and/or subject matter expert.
• Experience that includes a background in establishing quality systems.
• Understanding of, and ability to interface with, global supply base and engineering organizations.
• Knowledge and experience with root cause and process control tools. 
• Ability to manage supplier oversight strategy and closure of NDT related escapes and CARs.
• Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing operations.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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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