Staff Eng, Quality Engrg

Date Posted:

2026-08-04



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-MN-BURNSVILLE-MEMS ~ 14300 Judicial Rd ~ MEMS BLDG



Position Role Type:

Onsite



U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.



Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required



Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Principal Production Quality Engineer is a senior technical leader responsible for ensuring product integrity, compliance, and robust manufacturing performance within an AS9100‑certified aerospace production environment. Recognized as a subject‑matter expert in Production Quality Engineering, this role independently leads difficult and complex quality initiatives, manages moderately sized projects, and drives improvements that significantly impact the performance of the value stream. Provides expert input to new products, processes, and operational plans, influences policies and procedures across functional boundaries, and strengthens RTX Zero Defects and quality excellence objectives.

What You Will Do:

• Serve as the senior quality focal for assigned production value streams, ensuring alignment with AS9100, RTX Quality Management System (QMS), customer-specific requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead investigations for customer‑returned product, production escapes, and systemic issues; drive advanced RCCA aligned with AS13000 and validate corrective actions through site-wide read-across.
• Own Delivered Quality improvement strategies, leveraging data analysis and cross-functional influence to reduce defects and support RTX Zero Defects initiatives.
• Oversee Nonconforming Material Review (including MRB‑level decision-making where applicable), focusing on risk-based dispositions, CONC reduction, and process robustness.
• Provide quality oversight in Change Review Board (CRB) activities, evaluating design and process changes and ensuring configuration control and verification/validation rigor.
• Manage moderately sized quality projects or processes with measurable impact on discipline results, including production readiness, process capability improvements, inspection strategy development, and quality system enhancements.
• Contribute to the development of operational plans, budgets, quality goals, and discipline strategies by providing expert input that aligns quality engineering with business needs.
• Lead quality support for New Product Introduction (NPI), including PPAP, ETQP, AS9102 FAI, process validation, and production transfer readiness.
• Influence cross-functional teams—Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Customer Quality—on adoption of quality practices, process standards, and defect-prevention strategies.
• Coach, mentor, delegate, and review work of lower-level professionals, strengthening team capability and ensuring consistent deployment of quality methods.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders including customers, vendors, auditors, and partners to ensure clear understanding of quality status, risks, and requirements.

• Drive day‑to‑day quality engineering objectives with significant impact on production performance and customer satisfaction.
• Provide measurable input to and help shape operational plans, new processes, quality standards, and discipline goals.
• Solve undefined, complex, multi-variable technical problems through detailed information gathering, investigation, prior experience, and structured analysis.
• Implement moderate to significant improvements to processes, production systems, inspection methods, and quality mechanisms that enhance work area performance.
• Influence decisions and policies at an operational level—both within Quality and across Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain.
• Integrate RTX project and program knowledge to ensure quality requirements are met throughout production lifecycle.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics(STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience

Qualifications We Prefer:

•  Aerospace or defense manufacturing experience

• Advanced Analytical Problem Solving: Expert in 8D, root cause analysis, Apollo, AS13000 methods, and statistical tools. Adept at resolving difficult, undefined problems impacting multiple departments.
• Advanced Knowledge in Aerospace NPI/NPD: including an understanding of APQP/Stride processes and mastery of quality tools (PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, Process Flow, Process Capability, Preventive Maintenance, machine qualification).
• AS9100 QMS Expertise: Knowledge of AS9100 requirements, internal/external audits, documentation compliance, and customer-specific standards; capable of leading audit readiness and closure of complex findings.
• Continuous Improvement Leadership: Expert application of RTX CORE/Lean tools (Value Stream Mapping, TPM, 5S, Setup Reduction, Mistake Proofing) to improve process capability and eliminate waste.
• Cost of Quality Leadership: Strong ability to analyze Cost of Non-Conformance, identify improvement opportunities, and lead site-level COQ reduction initiatives.
• Cross-Functional Influence: Skilled at influencing policies, practices, procedures, and operational decisions across multiple functional groups and with external partners.
• Project Management Knowledge: Ability to manage moderately sized quality projects, drive cross-functional activity, and ensure project outcomes tie to key operational goals.

What We Offer: 

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

• 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   

• And more! 

  

Eligible for relocation. 

Learn More & Apply Now!  

Operations, Supply Chain and EH&S: 

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.  

Collins Aerospace, a 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 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.   

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.   

  

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day! 

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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