QMS Audit Leader (Remote)

Date Posted:

2026-05-18

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

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:

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.

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to lead the Quality Management System (QMS) audit team. This position will manage critical efforts to maintain the main Pratt & Whitney AS9100 certification and ensure compliance with QMS, regulatory, and customer audit requirements. Equally, this individual will provide strategic and functional oversight of certifications outside the primary QMS while driving alignment in the internal audit processes across the enterprise.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality systems, auditing practices, and understanding of regulatory compliance, as well as demonstrated leadership skills to oversee dispersed teams and programs. This role will report to the Director of Quality Systems and Regulatory Compliance. This position will interact closely with Pratt & Whitney and RTX leadership, ensuring alignment on harmonized audit metrics and standards.

What You Will Do:

• Lead a team of QMS auditors responsible for maintaining the main AS9100 certification and engagement with the certification body.
• Oversee and maintain the Pratt & Whitney internal audit procedures, standard work, and processes to ensure consistent application across the enterprise.
• Ensure compliance with the Pratt & Whitney Quality Management System and execution of regulatory and customer-specific requirements for audit, including coordination with the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA).
• Develop and implement internal audit process harmonization and certification management across Pratt & Whitney, fostering a culture of quality and compliance across the enterprise.
• Manage the EtQ audit and corrective action system to track and close out audit findings and ensure compliance with applicable procedures and standards.
• Provide functional oversight and governance of certifications outside the primary Pratt & Whitney AS9100 certification.
• Develop and monitor quality metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) for internal & external audits and certification.
• Report audit metrics and findings to Pratt & Whitney and RTX leadership, ensuring timely and accurate communication of audit performance/trends.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, or a related technical field and 12 years of experience in quality systems, auditing, regulatory compliance, or related roles in aerospace, defense, or a similarly regulated industry; or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years experience.
• In-depth knowledge of AS91XX standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to gain and/or maintain AS9100 lead auditor certification.
• Proven experience managing internal audit programs, including scheduling, execution, and reporting.
• Strong expertise in corrective action processes and tools, preferably with experience using EtQ platforms.
• Experience leading geographically dispersed teams and managing enterprise-wide compliance programs.
• Ability to travel ~30%.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• AS9100 lead auditor certification.
• Familiarity with DCMA audit and corrective action management processes.
• Familiarity with RTX policy compliance and reporting frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives and implement best practices in auditing and certification management.

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