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Date Posted:

2026-03-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-RTRC D ~ 411 Silver Ln ~ RTRC D

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

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?

Pratt & Whitney is seeking an Assoc. Dir. Model Based System and Discipline Chief to serve as the technical leader for Model Based Quality across Pratt & Whitney’s internal and external operations. This is a highly visible and excellent career opportunity that will provide exposure across quality, engineering, DT and operations organizations.

What You Will Do:  

• The successful candidate will be responsible for the disciplined health of Model Based Quality, which includes writing and maintaining standard work and improving the technical proficiency of its practitioners.
• This position draws on the Model Based Quality body of knowledge as the basis for proficiency and works with all Quality sub-disciplines to apply it to PW manufacturing operations including process planning, inspection, Manufacturing Readiness Levels, MRB, etc....
• MB-DMI is a company-wide initiative to augment 3D models with formats that enable automated consumption in manufacturing business processes such as: Inspection programming, Tool Design, Work Instruction authoring, First Article Inspection, Process Capability Analysis monitoring & reporting, Physics based modeling, Material Review Board (MRB) for discrepant material. This effort is focused on creating the digital thread that supports efficient automated re-use of data across all these processes for internal and external producers. In addition, the discipline chief will also be responsible for AI models to drive predictive outcome of quality processes.
• Leading organization in ensuring product and process compliance by providing guidance and direction with regards to Model Based Quality and requirements.
• Provides technical leadership to Quality, Engineering and Operations on MB-DMI and Quality AI.
• Working closely with PWA broad customer base including Mod Centers, Operations Quality, Supplier Quality and others.
• Develop standard work for MB-DMI and Quality AI development, deployment and sustainment.
• Work closely with other Quality discipline chiefs and fellows for integration of Quality initiatives within standard work.
• Mentoring and training of quality professionals in Model based Systems and Quality AI.
• Responsibility helping launch Model based quality initiatives across the enterprise.
• Effectively communicate project status and process improvements to Leadership.
• Drive products and process improvements to ensure quality goals are met. Drive a culture of continuous improvement.
• Lead the implementation of new processes/ technologies that achieve process, reliability and productivity improvements.
• Ensure Model Based Definition data elements (geometry, annotations, attributes, product characteristics, presentation states) are created with human and machine-readable compliance and digitally consumed data collection.
• Create and execute short to medium term MB-DMI and Quality AI project plans providing significant impact to the organizations.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years experience (in Manufacturing Engineering, Ops, Project Mgmt, Quality or equivalent), or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years experience.
• Experience with creating and editing standard work.
• Training and mentoring quality professionals to improve proficiency.
• Proficiency in various Model Based Definition formats such as STEP 242, QIF, JT.
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Excellent knowledge of MS office computer software including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• CMM programming experience, PLM, CAI, NX, Team Center, Solumina\iBase-t, SAP, AI Agents and related systems.
• A solid understanding of manufacturing and quality systems and processes at Pratt & Whitney, and experience with business systems such as SAP, Teamcenter and Solumina is required.

Learn More and Apply Now!

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 workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.

For onsite 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 157,200 USD - 298,800 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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