Program Quality Engineer

RTX•Pueblo, CO

27d•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’re hiring a Program Quality Engineer to drive end-to-end production execution at our Pueblo, CO (preferred) or Santa Fe Springs, CA facility. In this high-visibility role, you’ll be the primary operational focal—overseeing planning, scheduling, material flow, and delivery while ensuring alignment across manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, and quality. You’ll optimize processes, support manufacturing readiness, and champion on-time delivery for development through production units. Ideal candidates bring strong manufacturing experience, RCCA and process-validation expertise, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, highly technical environment. This position will be onsite in either Pueblo, CO (highly preferred) or Santa Fe Springs, CA. Relocation assistance provided.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
Experience in interfacing with internal and external customers as well as all levels of personnel.
Working experience in supporting design and/or manufacturing process
Experience with root cause corrective action (RCCA) and applying quality methodology and tool
Experience in process validation and statistical methods
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

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.
Experience as a lead for cross-functional team and provide forecasting to reach established goals.
Experience assimilating, analyzing, and presenting data to leaders, customers, and peers.
Working experience with drawings/specs and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).

Responsibilities

Would be the primary quality interface for customers and suppliers for all High Temperature Composites programs (HTC)
Ensure the HTC program meets all Quality & Mission Assurance requirements, will create the quality plan for each HTC customer/program and work on the compliance matrix.
Coordinating with Engineering, VSL and overseeing contracts through all program Lifecycle phases, from design to production and sustainment.
Develop and monitor quality metrics to drive continuous improvement initiatives for HTC.
Certified DSQR for External HTC customers
Work with supplier quality to validate acceptability of supply chain approach and integrate new vendors, as applicable
Work with Engineering to draft new process specification and inspection criterion, as necessary
Work with procurement on quality notes/requirements for purchase orders
Works closely with Engineering and VSL to enforce process maturity, transition to production activities, and Conduct Production Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), gage R&R and Control plan.
Work with operation on First Article Inspection, and Quality Control Plan efforts and play a key role on submitting MRB and FAI to customers.
The PQE will work as part of the QA Team, conducting day to day Quality Assurance activities for HTC at the same time as engaging with key stakeholders across the organization (contracts, buyers, production control and operation)
The PQE will engage on both strategic and tactical levels, focusing on quality and schedule performance, early engagement, influencing and providing differentiating quality value to program teams and customers
The PQE will review and approve changes to the technical data packages (ES), drawings, operation documents and assign actions when necessary.
Support 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
Support quality investigations related to production deviations, non-conformances, and customer complaints.
Will be required to implement Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) in accordance with AS9145 and AS13100 (P&W)

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