Manager, Quality Engineering (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Foley (AL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

3 weeks vacation

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Relocation assistance

Pet insurance

Identity theft protection

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Wellness program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Manager of Quality Engineering for our Foley, Alabama MRO site. You will report to the General Manager and lead the QA/QE department, ensuring the site adheres to enterprise quality procedures and drives continuous improvement across operations.

The role requires a university degree with extensive experience in aerospace quality. You will coordinate audits, manage non-conformances, and develop corrective actions with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Requires university degree and 8+ years of experience in quality engineering.
• Advanced degree with 5+ years preferred.
• Strong knowledge of aerospace structures and quality in aerospace environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise QA/QE department employees and assign duties.
• Manage all aspects of the QMS and ensure compliance.
• Provide strategic guidance to improve quality across the facility.
• Coordinate quality audits and report non-conformance with corrective actions.
• Lead root-cause investigations for customer escapes and defects.
• Support operations with technical guidance and vendor management.

Skills

Quality engineering

QA management

QMS knowledge

Root cause analysis

Aerospace industry

Education

University degree in related field

Advanced degree in related field

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-08 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 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. Collins Aerospace is looking to hire Manager, Quality Engineering for the MRO site in Foley facility. You will be reporting directly to the General Manager in this role that carries operational and strategic responsibility while playing a key role in driving the growth and success of the 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

• 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 Knowledge of aerospace structures Strong background in quality within an aerospace environment

We Prefer

• Experience working in an aerospace MRO (Maintenance Repair and Overhaul) environment
• 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

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 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! At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibilities. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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 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 company’s 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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.