Principal Specialist, Quality Compliance; Onsite

Date Posted:

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CO-PUEBLO-050 ~ 50 William White Blvd ~ BLDG 50

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

We are looking for a skilled and driven Quality Compliance Specialist to join a leading aerospace organization, where quality, precision, and compliance are paramount. As a Quality Compliance Specialist
, you will lead teams through Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations, addressing non-conformances, production deviations, and customer complaints with a focus on long-term solutions.

• The position is working onsite at our Pueblo, CO facility

• Relocation assistance is available

• Lead root cause investigations using quality tools; develop, implement, and verify corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), including monitoring closure timelines and effectiveness.

• Collect, analyze, and assess quality data, process metrics, and defect trends from multiple sources to drive continuous improvement, reduce Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), and prevent quality escapes.

• Measure, analyze, and improve complex manufacturing and business processes using data-driven and risk-based methodologies.

• Perform risk assessments and validation activities, including PFMEA, Gage R&R, and Measurement Process Reviews (MPR), to proactively identify and mitigate quality risks.

• Lead and manage quality improvement projects and organizational process initiatives to improve product quality, increase efficiency, and eliminate non-value-added activities.

• Provide expertise in production process analysis, ensure compliance with quality standards, and recommend and implement key quality and process improvements.

• Train and mentor site personnel on quality concepts, process changes, improvement projects, and related quality topics.

• Manage, maintain, and continuously improve the site Quality Management System (QMS), including document control and record management, and lead internal and external audits as the site Lead Auditor.

• Prepare and maintain compliance documentation and records to ensure adherence to AS9100, FAA, and other applicable industry standards; support external certification and customer audits.

• Complete other duties as assigned.

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

• Experience leading Root Cause and Correction Ac tion (RCCA) Investigations and creating Corrective Action reports

• Experience with AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 quality management systems.

• Experience as a Lead Auditor (internal audits and external certification audits)

• Experience in manufacturing in aerospace, aviation, or automotive industry and using CMM

• Experience with Lean management tools or Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification

• Experience in measuring and reporting key quality characteristics and objectives including PPM, COPQ, product testing, etc.

• Experience documenting with MES/SAP or similar tool as well as experience creating Corrective Action Reports.

• Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)

Relocation Assistance Available

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option

• Tuition reimbursement program

• Student Loan Repayment Program

• Life insurance and disability coverage

• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  protection

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning

• Adoption Assistance

• Autism Benefit

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions

• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program

• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits

• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services

• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

• And more!

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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…