Product Quality Engineer I (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Product Quality Engineer to ensure compliance with contractual, company, and regulatory requirements. You will use analytical tools to improve product quality and support inspection and manufacturing processes within an on-site DoD-cleared environment.

This role requires U.S. citizenship for security clearance and will involve collaboration with program teams, suppliers, and customers to meet quality targets and schedule.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience.
• Less than 2 years prior relevant experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Assure hardware products and associated test equipment meet quality requirements within schedule and cost
• Plan and implement key process controls to assure “built-in” quality
• Provide program team with analyses of the performance of the program’s processes against performance requirements and quality of products against customer quality requirements.
• Perform First Article Inspections in accordance with AS9102 requirements
• Perform Process Failure Modes & Effects Analysis on processes and products to prevent product defects and mitigate risk
• Lead and support factory and product process improvements
• Lead and support root cause and corrective action activities
• Review and approve all manufacturing, inspection and test procedures, instructions and standard operating plans
• Support Mission Assurance requirements for an electronic assembly and integration area with high product mix where review and quality disposition of products is essential
• Interface with customer source inspection representatives

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

MS Access

MS Project

Education

University Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Location:

US-FL-LARGO-382SS ~ 7887 Bryan Dairy Rd. ~ BLDG 100

Date Posted:

2026-08-06

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-FL-LARGO-382SS ~ 7887 Bryan Dairy Rd. ~ BLDG 100

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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.

The Product Quality Engineer will provide support to ensure compliance with contractual, company, and regulatory requirements. Apply Engineering skills to develop and deploy effective and efficient methods for verifying and accepting processes and products, including the use of quantitative and qualitative tools. Use analytical tools and methods to improve product quality, minimize inspection and manufacturing problems.

What You Will Do:

• Assure hardware products and associated test equipment meet quality requirements within schedule and cost


• Plan and implement key process controls to assure “built-in” quality


• Provide program team with analyses of the performance of the program’s processes against performance requirements and quality of products against customer quality requirements.


• Perform First Article Inspections in accordance with AS9102 requirements


• Perform Process Failure Modes & Effects Analysis on processes and products to prevent product defects and mitigate risk


• Assure configuration management is implemented and maintained, including reviewing and concurring with work product changes and releases


• Develop product acceptance techniques and plans


• Lead and support factory and product process improvements


• Lead and support root cause and corrective action activities


• Lead and support layered process assessments


• Review and approve all manufacturing, inspection and test procedures, instructions and standard operating plans


• Support Mission Assurance requirements for an electronic assembly and integration area with high product mix where review and quality disposition of products is essential


• Interface with customer source inspection representatives


• Act on all applicable material, product and equipment alerts to prevent impact to product reliability using the nonconformance and/or purge process


• Complete data preparation, analyses and reporting


• Manage dropped and damaged hardware processing and incident reporting


• May be required to travel on occasion.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and less than 2 years prior relevant experience.


• Demonstrated competency in the application of the personal computer to complete assignments, including skills with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Access, MS Project, etc.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• J-STD-001 knowledge


• Experience with AS9100 Quality Management systems


• Experience with AS9102 First Article requirements


• Practical experience of Six Sigma, Lean, 5S methodologies (e.g. Kaizen, Lean)


• Statistical Process Control (SPC), Capability Analysis


• Design of Experiments (DOE), and Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA)


• Experience in aerospace-related manufacturing environment


• American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Quality Engineer Certification

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!

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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 57,200 USD - 108,800 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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