Principal Quality Engineer (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIL01: Rockford - Plantth Street Rockford IL 61104 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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:

None/Not Required

Collins Aerospace isnt just about finding a job; its about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Stepping into this role means becoming the critical bridge between customers cross-functional teams and the broader Collins Aerospace organization ensuring that quality isnt just a requirement but a culture. As a key member of Integrated Product Teams youll champion the swift resolution of issues that impact product performance and delivery lead rigorous investigations to uphold quality management standards and guide both internal teams and customers toward meaningful measurable improvement.

With a focus on clarity in requirements proactive conflict resolution and data-driven problem-solving youll play an essential part in shaping reliable processes strengthening customer confidence and advancing Collins Aerospaces commitment to excellence.

This is a hybrid position. Candidate must be a commutable distance to either our Rockford IL West Des Moines IA or Windsor Locks CT locations.

What You Will Do

• Function as a liaison between the customer and Collins Aerospace to address quality concerns
• Represent the Quality function as member of the Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to drive resolution of quality issues which may impact product performance and/or delivery results
• Lead investigations to determine compliance with quality management system standards configuration assurance contractual customer and business requirements
• Communicate improvement plans and progress to the organization and customers to improve both customer and internal metrics
• Drive resolution of conflicts and clarification in requirement flow-down; lead sites and teams using various improvement and root cause analysis methodologies
• Drive processes to develop modify apply and maintain quality evaluation control systems and protocols
• Travel approximately 2x/quarter - Collins Aerospace locations suppliers or customers.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• Manufacturing experience
• Experience with the review of contractual requirements
• Engineering drawing requirements experience
• Experience with PPAP and APQP
• AS9100D or other Industry Standard experience

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 insurancecritical illnessinsurance 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!

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in-flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Regardless of your role type collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

Apply now and be part of the team thats redefining aerospace every day.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 101000 USD - 203000 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 candidates 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 companys 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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