Quality Engineer II (Onsite - Puerto Rico)

globalhr; Puerto Rico; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

3 weeks vacation

Generous 401(k) with company match

Employee Scholar Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Santa Isabel, PR seeks a Quality Engineer II to support product and process quality across aerospace and defense operations. You will apply quality engineering principles and problem-solving methods to improve processes and ensure customer requirements are met.

The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and proactive quality initiatives to drive reliability and conformance. Onsite position, relocation not offered.

Qualifications

• Typically requires STEM degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Effective communication in English and Spanish, both verbal and written.
• U.S. citizenship is required to access information.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain quality evaluation and control systems.
• Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Support program and product quality engineering with cross-functional teams.
• Lead investigations and provide real-time support for quality issues.
• Develop proactive quality initiatives and suggest process changes.
• Support inspection technologies, testing methods and reliability efforts.
• Use quality methodologies to identify improvements and coach others.
• Prepare quality performance metrics and reports for management reviews.
• Conduct audits and review quality processes for compliance.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Quality engineering

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive reporting

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

STEM degree

Tools

DAISE/CORE

Lean Six Sigma

Microsoft Office

Quality tools

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-01

Country: United States of America

Location: US-PR-SANTA ISABEL-B1 ~ Felicia Industrial Park - St B1 ~ BLDG 1

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: None/Not Required

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Quality Engineer II to support product and process quality engineering across our aerospace and defense operations. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality, resolve complex quality issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. You will apply quality engineering principles, analytical tools, and problem-solving methodologies to improve processes, ensure compliance, and support customer requirements.

Your mission: to ensure the quality and reliability of our products by identifying and resolving quality issues, implementing effective corrective actions, and driving proactive improvements across our operations.

This onsite position is based at our Santa Isabel, PR location. You must be residing in Puerto Rico at the time of starting employment. Relocation is not offered.

What You Will Do

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality evaluation and control systems, plans, and protocols to ensure product and process conformance.
• Perform root cause analysis, escape management, and corrective action activities to address quality issues and prevent recurrence.
• Support both Program and Product Quality Engineering activities, collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams.
• Lead investigations into product and process issues and provide daily support for real-time problem resolution and RTPR activities.
• Develop and implement proactive quality initiatives and recommend process or engineering changes to address internal and customer-driven quality concerns.
• Support the development and implementation of inspection technologies, testing methods, and other approaches to improve product reliability and conformance.
• Utilize DAISE/CORE tools and quality methodologies to identify improvement opportunities and coach others in their application.
• Prepare and present quality performance metrics, executive summaries, and reports for management reviews, CAB, interplant meetings, Get to Green, and other business forums.
• Conduct Layered Process Audits and support internal, customer, regulatory, and other audit activities as required.
• Review quality procedures, metrics, and processes to identify opportunities for improved compliance, product quality, and operational performance.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Effective communication and presentation skills in English and Spanish, both verbal and written.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supplier Quality, or a related quality-focused role, preferably within the aerospace industry.
• Working knowledge of quality tools and methodologies, including PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, root cause analysis, corrective action, and statistical quality tools.
• Experience with DAISE/CORE, Lean Six Sigma, advanced quality tools, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with FAA requirements, conformity processes, quality audits, or other regulated manufacturing requirements.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Lean Six Sigma certification, or other quality-related certification.
• Knowledge of IPC electronic assembly standards and/or experience supporting electronic manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, diagrams, specifications, and technical instructions.
• Experience preparing and presenting quality metrics, executive summaries, and technical information to leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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
• Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP)
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Plan
• And more!

Operations, Supply Chain and EH&S:

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

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.

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.

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