Sr. Quality Engineer; Onsite

Overview

Senior Quality Engineer position onsite in San Marcos, TX. Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quality systems to ensure our products meet customer, regulatory, and company requirements. Provides technical leadership in quality assurance, root cause analysis, process improvement, and compliance with aerospace quality standards. Works closely with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers to drive continuous improvement and ensure product conformity throughout the product lifecycle.

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality management systems in compliance with AS9100, FAA, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead investigations of nonconforming products using structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, DMAIC, etc.).
• Perform root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, manufacturing processes, and inspection plans to ensure quality requirements are achieved.
• Lead internal and customer audits while supporting external regulatory audits.
• Generates, manages, and presents/reports Key Process Indicators (KPIs) for the site including but not limited to:
  Scrap Rework Repair, Pareto by Defects, Repeat/Defects Per Unit, First Pass Yield, all Escapes, Audit Findings, etc.
• Analyze quality metrics, process capability, and statistical data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop inspection methods, First Article Inspection (FAI) packages in accordance with AS9102, and control plans.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities through APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and Process Validation where applicable.
• Review Material Review Board (MRB) dispositions and support concession/deviation processes.
• Mentor junior quality engineers and inspectors while promoting a culture of quality excellence.
• Travel up to 20%.

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• Strong knowledge of AS9100 and aerospace regulatory requirements.
• Experience with GD&T, engineering drawings, and manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated experience leading root cause investigations and corrective action activities.

• Experience with NADCAP requirements.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience with PFMEA, Control Plans, APQP, and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Working knowledge of SAP, AS9100, American Society for Quality (ASQ).

• 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
• 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
• 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!

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.