Quality Engineer (Hybrid)

Prattwhitney; Riverside (CA); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability coverage

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Quality Engineer to deploy strategic quality initiatives across Aerostructures sites. The role focuses on cross-functional collaboration to meet quality and delivery goals, with a hybrid setup in Riverside, CA or nearby locations.

You will lead deployment of quality processes, support PPAP/APQP, and maintain essential documentation while traveling up to 20%. Strong aerospace quality experience and regulatory knowledge are required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience.
• Advanced Degree with minimum 5 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement standard practices for process improvement across sites.
• Assist deployment of updated quality processes and train teams.
• Support production sites with problem investigations and corrective actions.
• Support production sites with PPAP core tools and APQP requirements.
• Communicate with cross-functional teams and customers to support quality activities.
• Maintain records and prepare routine reports.
• Follow QMS procedures and travel up to 20%.

Skills

Aerospace quality

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Education

University degree in related field

Advanced degree in related field

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-27 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-RIVERSIDE-8200B1 ~ 8200 Arlington Ave ~ BLDG B1 Position Role Type: Hybrid U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role. 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.

This position is responsible for deploying strategic quality initiatives across the sites within the Aerostructures Business Unit. This individual must be able to work within and influence cross-functional teams to meet and improve upon established quality and delivery goals. This position operates in the following functional areas: Quality Assurance, Quality System Validation, Supply Chain Quality Assurance, or Material Verification.

This Quality Engineer is responsible for deploying strategic quality initiatives across the sites within the Aerostructures Business Unit. This individual must be able to work within and influence cross-functional teams to meet and improve upon established quality and delivery goals. Ideally, this hybrid role will be based in Riverside, CA or another Aerostructures location, but other U.S. Collins sites may be considered.

What You Will Do

• Support Site Quality Leaders in coordinating and implementing standard practices for process improvement and assist in maintaining consistency across sites.
• Assist with the deployment of updated quality processes, including helping teams understand requirements, completing assigned tasks, and providing basic training.
• Provide support to production sites by helping investigate problems and assisting in implementing corrective actions defined by site or central quality leaders.
• Support production sites with the use of PPAP core tools by providing guidance and helping prepare documentation needed for future APQP requirements.
• Effectively communicate and maintain working relationships with cross‑functional teams, business units, and internal and external customers to support quality‑related activities.
• Maintain records, gather information, compile data, and prepare routine reports for internal and external use.
• Perform tasks and maintain documentation required by the Quality Management System, following established procedures and direction from Quality leadership.
• Travel up to 20%.

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.
• Applied experience with aerospace quality standards, problem‑solving methods, and continuous‑improvement principles in a production or multi‑site environment.

We Prefer:

• Knowledge of relevant regulatory and compliance frameworks such as AS9100, As9110, AS9145, EASA and FAA.
• Familiar with problem solving techniques like DIVE, DAISE, 8D and RCCA.
• Experience in quality management or evaluation (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, PMP, CQIA, or equivalent).
• Experience working in international or multi‑site organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage complex projects with proven analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills.

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 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
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: 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.

The salary range for this role is 118,300 USD - 224,900 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.