Manager, Quality Engineering

RTX; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Vacation (3 weeks)

Generous 401(k) plan with employer匹配

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Multiple voluntary benefits

Relocation assistance potential

Autism Benefit

Employee Assistance Plan

Wellness incentives

Job summary

RTX Collins Aerospace in Foley, Alabama, is seeking a Manager of Quality Engineering to lead the QA/QE team onsite. The role focuses on maintaining the quality management system, driving process improvements, and coordinating internal and supplier audits to ensure compliance with enterprise standards.

The ideal candidate has extensive aerospace quality experience, AS9100/AS9110 exposure, and a track record of implementing corrective actions and working with operations to ensure top-quality

Qualifications

• University degree in engineering or related field.
• Experience in aerospace quality environments is required.
• Experience with AS9100/AS9110 auditing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee QA/QE department activities and assign tasks with performance feedback.
• Manage QMS compliance and drive quality improvements across the site.
• Coordinate audits and ensure corrective actions address root causes.

Skills

QA leadership

Aerospace quality

Audit/AS9100

Root cause analysis

Education

University degree in engineering or related field

Advanced degree (optional)

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-04

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AL-FOLEY-111 ~ 111 Airport Dr ~ MRO BLDG

Position Role Type: Onsite

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 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 for a Manager, Quality Engineering for our MRO site in Foley, Alabama. This role carries operational and strategic responsibility while playing a key role in driving the success of the Quality organization.

What You Will Do

• Supervision duties for QA/QE department employees including assigning duties, providing performance feedback and time tracking
• Responsible for all aspects of QMS
• Provide strategic guidance for improving Quality Assurance throughout facility
• Coordinate all levels of quality audit activity to ensure compliance to site and enterprise quality procedures and policies
• Track and report all non-conformance and countermeasure activity. Provide assistance to ensure appropriate root causes and countermeasures are identified
• Lead teams to investigate the root cause of customer escapes and non-conformances and determine appropriate corrective/preventive actions
• Provide technical guidance to support and maintain a strong working relationship with the operations team
• Ensure compliance to site and enterprise procedures and policies
• Serve as a liaison to certification bodies and customer representatives for the quality discipline
• Maintain a list of approved vendors
• Develop, execute and track vendor audit schedule. Recommend changes to vendor list based on audits results

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
• Experience in quality within an aerospace environment
• Experience with aerospace structures

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience working in an aerospace MRO (Maintenance Repair and Overhaul) environment
• Experience in auditing to AS9100 / AS9110 standard
• Experience working in engineering within an aerospace environment
• Experience with nacelle or composite structures and related repair processes
• Experience interacting with customers
• Experience presenting in group settings and communicating across organizational levels

What We Offer

• 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

Maybe eligible for relocation.

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!

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