Quality Engineer II (Onsite - Puerto Rico)

Prattwhitney; Santa Isabel (PR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly hire

Generous 401(k) plan with employer 100

Employee Scholar Program (ESP)

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee Assistance Plan with up to 8m

And more!

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Santa Isabel, PR is hiring a Quality Engineer II for an onsite 2nd shift role (Mon-Fri, 2:00 pm–10:00 pm). You will drive product and process quality, perform root-cause analyses, and lead continuous improvement with cross‑functional teams. U.S. citizenship is required and relocation is not offered.

You will implement PFMEA, MSA, control plans, and 8D problem solving, while coordinating audits and reporting KPIs to leadership. Fluency in English and Spanish is needed.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Communication skills in English and Spanish (verbal and written).
• U.S. citizenship is required for access to program information.

Responsibilities

• Develop quality plans to support product and process quality engineering.
• Conduct root cause analyses and drive corrective, preventive, and continuous improvement actions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain to improve quality and processes.
• Facilitate internal and external audits to ensure compliance with aerospace standards.
• Investigate non-conformances and customer escapes; implement effective solutions.
• Utilize PFMEA, MSA, Process Flow Diagrams, 8D, and Control Plans to assess risks.
• Drive corrective actions and support real-time problem resolution with production teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing methodologies.
• Prepare quality reports, metrics, and KPIs for leadership and customers.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Quality mindset

Team collaboration

Education

STEM degree

Tools

SAP

Quality management software

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-11 Country: United States of America Location: US-PR-SANTA ISABEL-B4 ~ Felicia Industrial Park - St B4 ~ BLDG 4 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 and drive continuous improvement 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 maintain compliance with industry standards, customer requirements, and regulatory expectations. You will play an important role in improving manufacturing processes, preventing quality escapes, and ensuring the reliability of our products.

Your mission: to enhance product quality and process performance through effective quality planning, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and collaboration with manufacturing and engineering teams.

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. Work Schedule: This position supports 2nd Shift operations. Candidates must be available to work the following schedule based on business needs: 2nd Shift: Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

What You Will Do

• Develop and implement quality plans to support product and process quality engineering.
• Conduct root cause analysis and drive corrective, preventive, and continuous improvement actions to address quality issues.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain teams to improve product quality and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Facilitate internal and external audits, including regulatory and customer-specific quality audits, ensuring compliance with applicable aerospace standards.
• Investigate non-conformances, deviations, defects, and customer escapes, driving effective solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Utilize Advanced Quality Planning techniques, including PFMEA, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), Process Flow Diagrams, 8D problem solving, and Control Plans, to identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Drive internal and customer problem resolution activities through completion, ensuring timely implementation of corrective actions.
• Participate in real-time problem resolution with production personnel and Quality Clinic teams.
• Provide guidance and support for continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing methodologies.
• Prepare and present quality reports, performance metrics, and KPIs to leadership and customers.

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.
• Communication skills in English and Spanish (verbal and written) acquired through educational or professional experience.
• 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 discipline within aerospace, defense, medical device, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Working knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, PPAP, MRB processes, 8D problem solving, Six Sigma, Gage R&R, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), and statistical quality tools.
• Experience with supplier quality management, SAP, or quality management software systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical requirements.

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, including up to 8 free counseling sessions
• 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.

*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.

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.

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.