Quality Engineer (Hybrid)

RTX•Riverside, CA

2d•$118,300 - $224,900•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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%.

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
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs