Quality Engineer; Hybrid

Date Posted:  Country:
United States of America

Location:

US-CA-RIVERSIDE-8200B1 ~ 8200 Arlington Ave ~ BLDG B1 Position Role Type:
Hybrid U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role. Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required Security Clearance Status:
Not Required

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

This position is responsible for deploying strategic quality initiatives across the sites within the Aerostructures Business Unit. This individual must be able to work within and influence cross-functional teams to meet and improve upon established quality and delivery goals. This position operates in the following functional areas:
Quality Assurance, Quality System Validation, Supply Chain Quality Assurance, or Material Verification.

This Quality Engineer is responsible for deploying strategic quality initiatives across the sites within the Aerostructures Business Unit. This individual must be able to work within and influence cross-functional teams to meet and improve upon established quality and delivery goals. Ideally, this hybrid role will be based in Riverside, CA or another Aerostructures location, but other U.S. Collins sites may be considered.

• Support Site Quality Leaders in coordinating and implementing standard practices for process improvement and assist in maintaining consistency across sites.
• Assist with the deployment of updated quality processes, including helping teams understand requirements, completing assigned tasks, and providing basic training.
• Provide support to production sites by helping investigate problems and assisting in implementing corrective actions defined by site or central quality leaders.
• Support production sites with the use of PPAP core tools by providing guidance and helping prepare documentation needed for future APQP requirements.
• Effectively communicate and maintain working relationships with cross‑functional teams, business units, and internal and external customers to support quality‑related activities.
• Maintain records, gather information, compile data, and prepare routine reports for internal and external use.
• Perform tasks and maintain documentation required by the Quality Management System, following established procedures and direction from Quality leadership.
• Travel up to 20%.

You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
• Applied experience with aerospace quality standards, problem‑solving methods, and continuous‑improvement principles in a production or multi‑site environment.

We Prefer:

• Knowledge of relevant regulatory and compliance frameworks such as AS9100, As9110, AS9145, EASA and FAA.
• Familiar with problem solving techniques like DIVE, DAISE, 8D and RCCA.
• Experience in quality management or evaluation (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, PMP, CQIA, or equivalent).
• Experience working in international or multi‑site organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage complex projects with proven analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills.

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental,…