Quality Manager

Pratt & Whitney is pushing boundaries in aviation technology—and we’re looking for top talent to help them lead the way. If you thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and want to contribute to innovations that power the skies, this could be your next opportunity.
 
As the Quality Manager you’ll play a critical role ensuring operational excellence and customer satisfaction through world-class quality practices. This is more than a technical position, it’s a strategic and collaborative leadership role within one of the most respected names in aerospace.
 
 What’s in it for you? 

• Recognized as one of Canada’s Top 10 Employers (2025, Forbes) and ranked #1 in Aerospace & Defense. https://www.forbes.com/lists/canada-best-employers/
• Be based in Lethbridge, Alberta! A growing city close to the Rockies with an affordable lifestyle and strong community
• Enjoy competitive compensation, full benefits, pension matching, wellness programs, and growth opportunities

• Lead program quality efforts within integrated management teams
• Oversee quality compliance across manufacturing lifecycle stages
• Foster engagement and ownership of quality at every level
• Participate in root cause investigations, escape management, and implementation of corrective actions
• Provide leadership in the development and launch of new products, processes, and services
• Support audits and ensure compliance from TCCA, FAA, and AS9100 certification bodies
• Analyze Key Quality Indicators (e.g., Cost of Poor Quality, product escapes)
• Recommend action plans to address performance gaps and drive results
• Oversee training related to quality systems and stamp qualifications
• Ensure team members meet certification and regulatory requirements
• Work closely with teams to analyze and resolve nonconformities
• Identify and implement opportunities for product and process improvement
• Detail-focused leader who protects the integrity of systems and workflows, while fostering growth and alignment across teams.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to manage non-conformance trends and quality improvements.

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of people management experience, or Master’s degree with 7+ years in manufacturing, engineering, operations, or a related field.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a high-performance manufacturing environment.
• This role requires a strategic balance of driving operational efficiency while proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
• Strong working knowledge of Root Cause and Corrective Action techniques.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional initiatives and presenting to senior leadership
• Deep understanding of data analysis, process control, and metrics.
• Background in aerospace or manufacturing/assembly environments

• Masters Degree in Engineering or Industrial Management
• Experience in aerospace quality assurance
• Bilingual (in French and English)

• Go to our website at https://jobs.selectrecruiting.ca/ and click “Apply Online.”
• Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, we will not be able to consider your job application.