Site Quality Lead, Quality Management Systems (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-07-12

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW736: FRC-East & MCAS Cherry Point Street 1 Street 2, CherryPoint, NC, 28533-0021 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious.

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

What You Will Do:

This position will be the onsite Quality representative for the maintenance performed at MCAS Cherry Point for the F135 program. This role could require up to 3 months’ temporary location at Jacksonville or West Palm Beach (Florida) to complete company training.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform and document First Article Inspections

• Manage the implementation of the Quality Clinic, Manage the control of non-conforming products, Issue and close out Quality Notifications

• Interface with various Engineering groups and Customer Support to resolve technical/quality issues

• Work with Quality Manager to develop processes, procedures and work instruction in support of AS9100/9110 compliant QMS

• Support the development of productivity initiatives to improve product acceptance methodology

• Lead in DAISE, Problem Resolution Team (PRT), and audit close out reviews to ensure issue recurrence elimination

• Perform product inspection

• Review and Approve First Artica inspections from suppliers

• Manage the tool inventory and Calibrated inspection tooling scheduling

• Could require up to 20% travel

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Advanced degree and 5+ years of experience as Quality Engineering, overhaul mechanic, Inspector or Quality Auditor; OR ​Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of relevant experience; OR Associate’s degree and 10+ years of relevant industry experience. We will also consider Technical School Diploma or specialized Military training and 10+ years of relevant industry experience.

• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems, preferably in the aerospace and defense industry.

• Knowledge of aerospace quality standards including AS9100, AS9102, ISO9001.

• Familiar with typical operations in an aerospace engine overhaul and repair environment,

• Knowledge of Jet Engine maintenance and inspection

• Ability to attain and maintain Secret Clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Degree in STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics)

• Military engine overhaul experience, ideally with F135 engine program

• Former Quality Stamp holder

• ASQ Certification preferred

• Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) or Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) license

• Specialized knowledge of aircraft maintenance requirements or MRO experience

• AS9100 or AS9110 Lead Auditor Certificate and Lead Auditor experience.

• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage quality clinics or other projects effectively.

• Experience with problem-solving tools such as root cause and corrective actions (RCCA)

• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, and continuous improvement tools (CORE/ACE/SixSigma, QCPC and RCCA).

• Experience working with Microsoft Office, SAP and MRP material ordering systems.

• Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization including senior level management.

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