Senior Quality Engineer (onsite)

Senior Quality Engineer

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

As a Senior Quality Engineer, you'll play a critical role in ensuring our aerospace products meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and compliance. You will serve as a key technical leader in supporting production and engineering teams, driving root cause investigations, and shaping the continuous improvement culture within our organization.

What You'll Do

• Provide technical expertise and guidance to internal teams and external customers on product quality, regulatory compliance, and quality management system (QMS) requirements.
• Ensure manufacturing and repair processes meet all quality standards and customer specifications.
• Serve as a Material Review Board (MRB) member—driving timely disposition, correction, and closure of nonconforming materials.
• Lead Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations to prevent recurrence and strengthen product integrity.
• Plan, execute, and review First Article Inspections (FAIs) to verify conformance to requirements.
• Lead or support Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities.
• Participate in and support internal and external audits to maintain compliance with ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards.
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to ensure consistent quality performance and proactive problem-solving.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Quality Engineering experience within a manufacturing industry (aerospace or similar preferred).
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification.
• ASQ CQE or CQM certification.
• Proven ability to lead customer and supplier quality initiatives.
• In-depth understanding of ISO 9001 / AS9100 quality systems.
• Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
• Hands-on experience leading root cause and corrective action investigations.

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!

May be eligible for relocation.

Role type definition:

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.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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.