Senior Associate Engineer - Quality

Collins Aerospace; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Bengaluru is seeking a seasoned Quality Leader to oversee in‑process and final inspection activities, drive plant‑wide quality improvements, and manage MRB reviews with cross‑functional teams. The role demands 8–10 years in electronics manufacturing with AS9100 experience.

You will lead a team of quality professionals, coordinate with ME, Production and SQA, and implement CORE tools for continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with AS9100/AS9102/AS9145 standards.

Qualifications

• BE/BTech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
• 9+ years in electrical assemblies/manufacturing with at least 5 years leading a quality team.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• AS9100D Aviation QMS Auditor & EtQ experience.
• APQP / PPAP / MPR / MFP / ZDP / CORE knowledge.
• Experience with electronics PCBA and molding processes.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and digitalization tools.
• Knowledge of RRCA analytics.
• FAI per AS9102, Net Inspect.
• Special process knowledge.
• Six Sigma knowledge desirable.

Responsibilities

• Leads in-process quality for production cells and final inspection planning.
• Drive plant-wide quality improvement projects via defect trend and KPI analysis.
• Lead online problem resolution and MRB reviews with cross-functional teams.
• Oversee daily/weekly/monthly quality KPI reviews.
• Monitor and improve quality metrics; implement corrective actions.
• Lead methods, procedures, gage planning and quality/reliability engineering.
• Plan and perform LPA, FOD and ESD audits online.
• Drive continuous improvement using CORE tools.
• Ensure QMS and internal audits meet AS9100/AS9102/AS9145.
• Provide direction for inspection and QC of manufactured parts and materials.
• Coordinate quality issues with ME, Production, SQA.
• Collaborate with Engineering to resolve design-related quality issues.
• CAB/MRB/OMRB/Clinic activities and process robustness.
• Lead implementation of new inspection technologies for improvements.
• Maintain communication with the team and stakeholders.
• Delegate responsibilities across QA engineering and inspection areas.
• Foster partnerships with customers and overseas sites.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

BE / BTech in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Tools

EtQ

Net Inspect

Job description

Location

IN-KA-BENGALURU-BLDG 1 ~ Hitech, Defence & Aerospace Park ~ HI TECH DEFENSE

Date Posted

2026-10-24

Country

India

Position Role Type

Onsite

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.

Qualification: BE/BTech Electronics / Electrical with 8-10 yrs of experience.

Preferred Industries : Aerospace, Electrical / Electronic, Automotive.

Essential Roles And Responsibilities

• Leads the In-Process Quality for Production cell/s. Planning Final inspection for the cells.
• Develop, deploy, enhance, drive and implement plant-wide quality improvement projects through in-depth analysis of defect trends, manufacturing yields and KPC, to ensure delighted customers and to build customer and employee confidence in the performance of our products
• Lead Online problem resolution, support MRB (Non conforming material) review with cross functional team.
• Oversee the performance & reporting of daily, weekly and monthly review of all quality KPI's.
• Monitor, Analyze and improve Quality matrix, derive corrective action using the Quality tools and follow-up till closure.
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• Lead and direct support activities such as methods and procedures, planning and revision, gage planning and review, quality and reliability engineering, review and disposition of material variances
• Plan and perform LPA, FOD and ESD Audits online to ensure process reliability.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement through practicing CORE tools.
• Ensure compliance and adherence to QMS and Internal audit system to meet AS9100, AS9102, AS9145.
• Provide direction for inspection and quality control of manufactured parts and materials including all dimensional, special and vendor quality control, metallurgical/chemical analysis and laboratory control
• Manage quality inspection technicians and quality engineers/supervisors to coordinate inspection, MRB, purge and non-conformance management activities as required. Ensure that all products conform to specifications and meet the customers’ needs and expectations.
• Coordinate quality problems with ME, Production & SQA for Internal Producibility issue till resolution.
• Work with Engineering to resolve problems relative to product design, Specifications, materials, tooling and production operations affecting quality
• Overall accountability for CAB, MRB, OMRB, Clinic activities and process robustness
• Lead the implementation of new inspection technologies that achieve process, reliability and productivity improvements
• Maintain regular communication with direct reports and ensure a high level of support and engagement within the team.
• Delegate and assign responsibilities in any of the areas such as ACE, quality assurance engineering and planning, parts inspection, defect analysis, statistical process control, etc
• Foster and maintain a cooperative and productive working partnership with internal and external customers and overseas sites.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
• Atleast 9+ years’ experience in a electrical assemblies / Manufacturing environment with at least 5 years leading a team of Quality
• Good analytical technical problem-solving skills.
• Assertive yet tactful in approach.
• AS9100D Aviation QMS Auditor & EtQ.
• APQP / PPAP / MPR / MFP / ZDP / CORE
• Technical capability to support analysis on Electronics, PCBA and Molding process.
• Understanding of various manufacturing processes and digitalization tools
• Knowledge of RRCA, analytics.
• FAI as per AS9102, Net inspect
• Special process knowledge
• Statistical analysis / Six Sigma is desirable

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all India positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

Note

• Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the India)
• Drug Screen only performed for Operations Positions

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.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.