Quality Engineer II

Location: Tucson, Arizona

We are excited to welcome a detail-oriented and enthusiastic Product Quality Engineer to our Operations Quality Assurance team in Tucson, Arizona. In this role you will help ensure our aerospace products meet top quality standards while working in a supportive and collaborative environment. You will collaborate with various teams to identify and resolve quality issues, drive improvements, and maintain compliance with industry regulations.

• Ensure manufacturing processes and product builds comply with quality and engineering requirements.
• Drive problem‑solving projects and challenge the status quo through root‑cause and corrective action investigations.
• Provide analysis and recommendations for corrective actions on nonconformities and design problems.
• Lead and drive alignment with quality and manufacturing engineers, program engineers, engineering management, operations, and shop‑floor personnel.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for quality, efficiency, and cost.
• Ensure projects and process control documentation comply with requirements, objectives, and contracts.
• Collaborate with team members, customers, and suppliers in a team environment.
• Read, write, and understand work instructions.
• Provide audit support.
• Utilize APQP methodology to manage the quality‑production process.

• Advanced Quality Control Techniques – develop and implement rigorous quality control plans to meet aerospace standards.
• Root‑Cause Analysis and Problem Solving – identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions.
• Regulatory Compliance – navigate complex industry regulations and compliance requirements.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration – work closely with various teams to align on quality and performance goals.
• Continuous Improvement Practices – implement and advocate for methodologies that enhance quality, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
• Minimum two years of engineering experience, including quality or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience interpreting technical drawings.
• Experience using root‑cause and corrective action tools.
• Previous experience using quality tools such as Pareto analysis, cause/effect diagrams, and process mapping.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

• Basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Strong organizational, planning, and action‑plan execution capabilities.
• Ability to resolve high‑complexity problems using structured techniques.
• Experience creating and performing holistic containment plans after non‑compliance events.
• Experience conducting and completing First Article Inspections or PPAP.
• Experience interfacing with customers to support business needs.
• ASQ certifications.
• Experience using SAP (PRISM).
• Experience supporting AS9100 or equivalent audits.
• Knowledge of descriptive statistics and statistical control methodologies including software.
• Ability to comprehend and translate external and internal requirements into effective work instructions.
• Experience understanding drawings, work instructions, BOMs, consumables, process disciplines, and tool control.
• Level 4 Mission Assurance Certification (internal candidates only).

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. A DoD Secret clearance, or the ability to obtain interim clearance, is required prior to start date.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability.
• 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, and flexible work schedules.
• Employee assistance program and employee scholar program.
• Parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.

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.