Quality Engineer II

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 seeking a proactive Quality Engineer II to lead efforts in improving product and process quality across manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain functions. This role focuses on root cause analysis, corrective/preventive actions, and driving continuous improvement using tools like PFMEA and 8D. You will support audits, resolve non-conformances, and present quality metrics to leadership and customers. Ideal candidates thrive in fast-paced environments, excel in cross-functional collaboration, and are committed to maintaining high aerospace quality standards.

This position will be located onsite in Foley, AL.

Relocation assistance is available.

What You Will Do:

• Support product and process quality engineering by establishing quality plans, root cause analysis, and driving corrective/preventive and improvement actions

• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain teams to enhance product quality and optimize processes

• Support internal and external audits, including regulatory and customer-specific quality audits, ensuring adherence to aerospace standards

• Investigate non-conformances, deviations, and defects, implementing effective solutions to prevent recurrence

• Provide leadership and mentoring in continuous improvement, lean manufacturing methodologies

• Prepare and present quality reports, metrics, and KPIs to senior leadership and customers

• Drive containment and problem resolution through to completion for customer and internal escapes

• Utilizes Advance Quality Planning techniques (PFMEA, MSA, Process Flow, 8-D and Control Plans, etc.) to identify risks and propose mitigation solutions

• Participate in real-time problem resolution with production and Quality Clinic teams

• Provide support related to the collection and analysis of Program quality data on top issues including scrap, rework, and repair (SSR)

• Position may be required to travel up to but not limited to 25%

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field

• Experience with problem solving tools such as Red X, 8D, Fault Tree, 5-why

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience working in a central quality or shop floor manufacturing

• Experience in aerospace manufacturing

• SAP experience

• SPC expertise

• Inspection experience

• Experience with Data analytics

• APQP and PPAP expertise

• Experience working in an AS9100 environment

• Experience successfully leading complex projects

What We Offer Benefits  

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!  

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!  

*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.