Manager, Quality

Collins Aerospace; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Everett, WA seeks a Quality Manager to lead the Quality Control Inspection and Quality Engineering teams onsite. The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, process improvement, and strong customer interaction to ensure program quality plans are implemented effectively.

A successful candidate will have a university or advanced degree with extensive quality experience in aerospace, aud iting expertise, and a proven track record in leading teams and improving COPQ and

Qualifications

• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
• Experience with Quality Control and/or Quality Assurance processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all activities of the Quality Control Inspection and Quality Engineering team.
• Provide leadership to the Quality Department staff including mentoring, coaching, training, recruiting, performance management and employee development.
• Provide Quality interface between the organization and its customers; develop and implement program quality plans and procedures; harmonize Landing Gear program quality teams.
• Manage site quality KPIs, develop and implement improvement activities, and reduce COPQ and customer escapes.
• Manage the site continuous improvement CORE program and serve as the CORE domain focal.
• Ensure the site QMS compliance; drive a risk-based approach to improve processes.
• Promote a One-Collins approach and partner with Everett operations and Landing Gear sites.
• Promote the RTX Zero framework for best-in-class performance.

Skills

Quality control

Quality assurance

Leadership

Auditing

Aerospace industry

Customer communication

Education

University degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Location:

US-WA-EVERETT-2701 ~ 2701 94th St ~ SNOHOMISH AIRPORT

Date Posted:

2026-08-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-WA-EVERETT-2701 ~ 2701 94th St ~ SNOHOMISH AIRPORT

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

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.

We are looking to hire Quality Manager to work onsite at our Everette facility - WA

What You Will Do

• Manage and coordinate all the activities of the Quality Control Inspection and Quality Engineering team.
• Provide leadership to the Quality Department staff including mentoring, coaching, training, recruiting, performance management and employee development.
• Provide Quality interface and expertise between the organization and its customers. Develop and implement program quality plans and procedures and drive harmonization between Landing Gear program quality teams.
• Manage site quality Key Process Indicators, develop and implement improvement activities, and drive reductions in Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) and customer escapes.
• Manage site continuous improvement program (CORE) to support the site’s improvement targets and drive harmonization within the CORE operating system. Serve as the CORE domain focal.
• Manage the site Quality Management System and ensure compliance with industry, customer, and organization requirements. Utilize the QMS to drive a risk-based approach to proactively improve the site’s processes.
• Promote a One-Collins approach to drive strong relationships and partner with Everett operations, Landing Gear sites, and the Collins Organization.
• Promote the RTX Zero framework to drive best-in-class performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
• Experience with Quality Control and/or Quality Assurance processes.

Qualifications We Prefer

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, Lean Six Sigma Certification.
• RTX CORE Champion Certification.
• Quality Management System Experience.
• Auditing Experience.
• Leadership Experience.
• Aerospace industry.
• Customer Communication 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 insurance,critical 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!

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.

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 118,300 USD - 224,900 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