Ops Quality Engineering—Leadership Track

RTX; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package

Education assistance

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

401(k) match

Job summary

RTX Corporation is seeking high-potential engineers for the Operations Leadership Development Program (OLDP) - Quality Engineering Track. You will rotate through three 8-month assignments at U.S. facilities, performing core quality duties, addressing defects, and driving continuous improvements on shop floors.

The program includes training, mentoring, and hands-on experience that builds a global operations network. The cohort begins in June 2027.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial Engineering or related STEM field.
• Willing to relocate to RTX locations across the United States for 8-month rotations.
• Experience with data analysis and discrete event simulation tools.
• Experience applying 8D, CAPA, FMEA, Control Plans, VSM, Kaizen, 5S or similar quality tools.
• Relevant internship/co-op or work experience in engineering or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Complete three 8-month rotational assignments across U.S. locations.
• Perform core engineering duties within quality disciplines such as Operations, Supplier, Regulatory, and Customer/Program Quality.
• Participate in hands-on shop floor assignments to address quality challenges.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve performance and product quality.
• Support audits, investigations, and root-cause analyses to ensure product integrity.
• Utilize data analytics tools to optimize quality planning and metrics.

Skills

Data analysis

Discrete event simulation

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional teamwork

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Aerospace/Industrial Engineering or related STEM

Tools

Excel (Pivot/Macros)

Minitab

Power BI

Simio

FlexSim

MATLAB

Job description

RTX Corporation is seeking high-potential engineers for the Operations Leadership Development Program (OLDP) - Quality Engineering Track. You will rotate through three 8-month assignments at U.S. facilities, performing core quality duties, addressing defects, and driving continuous improvements on shop floors.

The program includes training, mentoring, and hands-on experience that builds a global operations network. The cohort begins in June 2027.