Quality Engineer I (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vacation

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Life Insurance

Job summary

RTX in Melbourne, FL seeks a Quality Engineer for 2nd shift onsite. You will program AOI equipment, verify defect detection, and support production with quality engineering expertise.

The role focuses on containment of nonconforming material, audits, and driving continuous quality improvements across cross-functional teams. A university degree and up to 2 years of experience are typical requirements.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Program Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) equipment
• Ensure programs are detecting all defects
• Answer questions regarding workmanship criteria and defects
• Support Production by providing Quality Engineer support
• Ensure containment of all nonconforming material
• Support cross functional teams
• Support internal audits and customer audits
• Support proactive organization projects and processes to ensure overall quality is continuously improving
• Complete Root Cause Corrective Action tasks
• Support teams in collecting and analyzing quality information from multiple sources to develop long-term quality strategy and programs
• Prepare and maintain Quality documentation
• Performs duties required by the Quality Management System

Skills

Quality engineering

Team leadership

Six Sigma

Lean principles

PDCA

Risk analysis

Problem solving

GD&T reading

Education

University degree

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

About the Role

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.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for providing quality objectives for the business unit in accordance with RTX quality policies and procedures and in compliance with applicable contractual requirements. This individual must be able to work within cross-functional teams to meet and improve upon established quality and delivery goals. This is an onsite role in Melbourne FL, relocation is not provided. This is a 2nd shift role.

What You Will Do

• Program Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) equipment
• Ensure programs are detecting all defects
• Answer questions regarding workmanship criteria and defects
• Support Production by providing Quality Engineer support
• Ensure containment of all nonconforming material
• Support cross functional teams
• Support internal audits and customer audits
• Support proactive organization projects and processes to ensure overall quality is continuously improving
• Complete Root Cause Corrective Action tasks
• Support teams in collecting and analyzing quality information from multiple sources to develop long-term quality strategy and programs
• Prepare and maintain Quality documentation
• Performs duties required by the Quality Management System

Qualifications You Must Have

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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Must be a dedicated professional committed to providing a positive example, developing a positive culture, and completing work on an agreed upon schedules.
• Read and Interpretation of engineering drawings (Dimension, tolerance, and basic GD&T. Symbology).
• Familiar with industry specification and standards interpretation.
• Familiar with inspection methods and techniques.
• Experience leading teams with continuous improvement principles, Six Sigma, lean, 5S etc.
• Familiar with problem solving techniques like PDCA.
• Able to make quick decisions based in facts and risk analysis, even under high-pressured situations.
• Familiar with AS9102 and or First Article Inspection process and requirements.
• Familiar with ERP systems, preferably SAP.

Role Type

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.

What We Offer

• 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!

Salary Range

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.

Location & Work Arrangement

This is an onsite role in Melbourne FL, relocation is not provided.

Employment Type

Onsite; 2nd shift; U.S.-based role; no relocation.

Security Clearance

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required. Security Clearance Status: Not Required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Additional Information

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.

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.