Principal Specialist, Quality Systems & Compliance

Collins Aerospace; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vacation 3 weeks

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life insurance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Wichita, KS is seeking a Principal Specialist, Quality Systems & Compliance to support the repair station’s Quality organization as an individual contributor, partnering with the Service Center Team and the Avionics Quality group to ensure continued Quality Management System compliance and regulatory adherence.

This role uses experience to influence processes, standards, and plans to improve compliance with AS9100, FAA, EASA, UK CAA, FAR/DFAR and contracts, and to support

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.
• Previous experience in manufacturing or Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) environment
• Experience in Aerospace/aviation industry.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a focal with Wichita Service Center site leadership for all Quality functional support.
• Influences others throughout the organization through explanation of policies, government regulations, and agency guidelines to ensure compliance with external standards
• Provides input and guidance on processes and plans to maintain certification and improve compliance with internal and external standards (including AS9100, FAA, EASA, UK CAA, FAR/DFAR and applicable Military Aviation Regulations) and contracts.
• Provides support of internal, external, and customer audits
• Ensures appropriate containment and root cause corrective actions occur for audit findings, product investigations, customer corrective actions, and/or process improvements
• Supports maintenance of all applicable regulatory documentation
• Contributes to Safety Management System (SMS) implementation and compliance.
• Reviews projects, processes, and metrics that impact quality to ensure achievement of quality targets and makes recommendations for improvement.

Skills

Quality management

Regulatory compliance

Audit support

Process improvement

Education

University degree

Advanced degree

Tools

AS9100 knowledge

Job description

Date Posted

2026-08-11

Country

United States of America

Location

US-KS-WICHITA-194 ~ 2051 Airport Rd ~ BLDG 194

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 Principal Specialist, Quality Systems & Compliance to join our team at our Wichita - KS site. This role supports the repair station’s Quality organization as an individual contributor while partnering with the Service Center Team and the Avionics Quality organization. This role assists with ensuring continued Quality Management System compliance and compliance with regulatory requirements. This individual will work to achieve objectives that have a significant impact on the organization's compliance goals. This position will use experience and knowledge to influence processes, standards, and plans to improve compliance with internal and external standards.

What You Will Do

• Serves as a focal with Wichita Service Center site leadership for all Quality functional support.
• Influences others throughout the organization through explanation of policies, government regulations, and agency guidelines to ensure compliance with external standards
• Provides input and guidance on processes and plans to maintain certification and improve compliance with internal and external standards (including AS9100, FAA, EASA, UK CAA, FAR/DFAR and applicable Military Aviation Regulations) and contracts.
• Provides support of internal, external, and customer audits
• Ensures appropriate containment and root cause corrective actions occur for audit findings, product investigations, customer corrective actions, and/or process improvements
• Supports maintenance of all applicable regulatory documentation
• Contributes to Safety Management System (SMS) implementation and compliance.
• Reviews projects, processes, and metrics that impact quality to ensure achievement of quality targets and makes recommendations for improvement.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.
• Previous experience in manufacturing or Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) environment
• Experience in Aerospace/aviation industry.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) experience
• Part 145 repair station experience
• Quality Management System (QMS) experience
• Understanding of AS9100, or AS9110 regulations
• Project Management experience
• Previous mentorship experience
• Able to work well in cross-functional team environment

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!

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.

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.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

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.

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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.

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