Senior Quality Engineer (Onsite - Puerto Rico)
About The Position
Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to support and lead product and process quality initiatives across its manufacturing operations. This individual contributor role drives quality planning, root cause investigations, corrective and preventive actions, and continuous improvement to help ensure compliance with aerospace standards and customer requirements. The engineer works closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to strengthen processes, improve product performance, mitigate manufacturing and process risks, and support operational excellence. The position is based onsite in Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico. The employee must reside in Puerto Rico when employment begins; relocation is not offered. U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens may access information under the program or contract. No security clearance is required.
Requirements
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
- Demonstrated professional or educational experience communicating in English and Spanish, both verbally and in writing.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Must reside in Puerto Rico at the time employment begins; relocation is not offered.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supplier Quality, or related disciplines within aerospace, defense, medical device, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
- Working knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, PPAP, MRB processes, 8D problem solving, Six Sigma, Gage R&R, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), and statistical quality tools.
- Experience using SAP, quality management systems, and supplier quality management processes.
Responsibilities
- Lead product and process quality engineering activities, including quality planning, root cause investigations, and corrective and preventive actions.
- Drive resolution of internal and customer quality escapes using effective problem-solving methodologies.
- Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to improve product quality and optimize processes.
- Use APQP tools, including PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, MSA, and 8D methodologies, to identify and mitigate risks.
- Investigate non-conformances, deviations, and defects, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
- Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and quality engineering principles.
- Participate in real-time production issue resolution and support Quality Clinic activities.
- Facilitate internal, customer, and regulatory audits and ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards.
- Develop, analyze, and present quality metrics, reports, and key performance indicators to leadership and customers.
- Support supplier quality, MRB activities, statistical analysis, and quality system compliance initiatives.
- Review process control documentation to ensure compliance with requirements, objectives, and contracts.
- Manage processes to ensure requirements are met for work transfers and process change management, including Resourcing Gate and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) acceptance.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- 401(k) plan with employer matching funds
- Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP)
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
