Principal Engineer, Product and Process

RTX•Pueblo, CO

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. 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. We are looking for a skilled and driven engineer to join a leading aerospace organization, where quality, precision, and compliance are paramount. In this role, you will lead cross-functional teams through Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations, addressing non-conformances, production deviations, and customer complaints with a focus on long-term solutions. Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies 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. Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us! WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE. Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. 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.

Requirements

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
Experience with leading root cause corrective action (RCCA) and applying quality methodology and tool
Working experience with drawings/specs and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
Experience in process validation and statistical methods

Nice To Haves

Experience in any of the following is highly desired: Six Sigma or Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
Experienced in 8D, quality tools, 5 Whys of Root Cause Analysis, and SPC analysis.
Ability to lead a cross-functional team and provide forecasting to reach established goals.
Ability to assimilate, analyze, and present data to leaders, customers, and peers.
Experiencing interfacing with internal and external customers as well as all levels of personnel.

Responsibilities

Facilitate and lead cross-functional team in, Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations, including identifying non-conformances, providing solutions, tracking issues to closure.
Implement projects and processes to ensure overall quality is continuously improving
Lead quality investigations related to production deviations, non-conformances, and customer complaints.
Review and approve manufacturing process changes, validations, and product documentation.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives such as Zero, PFMEA, MPR projects and process optimization.
Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on quality tools, methods, and statistical analysis.
Experience with leading root cause corrective action (RCCA) and applying quality methodology and tool
Working experience with drawings/specs and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
Strong understanding of process validation, and statistical methods.

Benefits

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, ID theft 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