Senior Quality Engineer III (Onsite)

Location: US-FL-Medley (9100 ~ 9120-9124 NW 105th Cir ~ NW 105th). Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without company immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

About the role

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to solve the world’s most complex problems. Collins Aerospace, a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions, helps redefine the aerospace and defense industry. We are seeking a quality-driven professional with strong practical experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or other regulated technical environments. As part of our Quality organization, you will play a key role in driving quality performance, compliance, and continuous improvement across the site.

Responsibilities

• Manage disposition and resolution of quality escapes, customer complaints, and related nonconformance activities.
• Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence.
• Support returns processing, defect reduction activities, and quality performance reporting.
• Conduct process walks, operator observations, and facilitate cross-functional discussions to reduce nonconformances and escapes.
• Lead investigations of defects, work stops, and turnbacks using RRCA, RCCA, QCPC, PFMEA, and similar methodologies.
• Partner with Quality Inspectors, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering to support daily production and ensure product conformity.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of internal leadership and external stakeholders.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret quality data to identify risks, eliminate nonconformances, and minimize workflow disruptions.
• Participate in CORE activities, MRB, and daily/weekly quality clinics.
• Participate in new product introductions (NPI) by reviewing design documents and validating manufacturing processes.

What You Will Learn

• Aerospace quality systems and customer requirements.
• Root cause analysis, corrective action management, and defect reduction.
• Customer escape investigations and resolution strategies.
• Quality metrics, performance reporting, and improvement methodologies.
• Cross-functional problem solving across engineering, operations, and manufacturing.
• Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement techniques in production environments.

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Relevant experience includes work in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, system engineering, manufacturing & quality systems, technical supplier management.
• Experience with MRB processes, nonconformance management, and RCCA (Root Cause & Corrective Action).
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, BOMs, and work instructions.
• Manufacturing process knowledge (assembly, inspection, and/or test).
• Experience in identifying root cause and initiating/implementing corrective actions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in ISO 9001 or AS9100 environments.
• Six Sigma, continuous improvement techniques, problem-solving processes (RCCA, DAISE, 8D).
• Strong skills in quality metrics, data analysis, and trend identification.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to work independently or within cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access).
• Capability to work with minimum supervision and demonstrated strong performance in current role.
• Travel up to 10% (or up to 25% depending on program support).
• Experience in quality engineering within manufacturing or aerospace.
• Experience supporting design/manufacturing processes and working with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with statistical process controls, APQP/AS9145, PPAP, FAI (AS9102), and quality planning tools.
• Experience coordinating with product and functional teams in manufacturing or development environments.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to lead cross-functional improvement activities.
• Strong relationship-building skills with suppliers and customers.

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: 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.

Pay

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.

Schedule

This position is classified as onsite. Employees in onsite roles will work primarily onsite, including all production and maintenance employees. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.