Quality Engineer II (Onsite - Puerto Rico)

globalhr; Santa Isabel (PR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 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

Employee Scholar Program (ESP)

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

And more!

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Quality Engineer II to support product and process quality engineering and drive improvements across aerospace operations. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and resolve quality issues, contributing to high-quality product delivery.

This onsite position is based at the Santa Isabel, PR location. You must reside in Puerto Rico at start; relocation is not offered.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in English and Spanish (verbal and written).
• U.S. citizenship is required to access information under this program/contract.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality plans for product and process quality engineering.
• Perform root cause analysis and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain to enhance product quality.
• Facilitate internal and external audits to ensure aerospace standards compliance.
• Investigate deviations and implement preventive solutions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing practices.

Skills

English & Spanish communication

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

SAP

Quality management software

MSA / Gage R&R

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-01

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 improvements across our aerospace and defense operations. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with industry standards, resolve quality issues, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality products. You will play a key role in enhancing product quality, optimizing processes, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Your mission: to ensure the quality and reliability of our products by implementing quality plans, addressing non-conformances, and collaborating with teams to meet customer and regulatory requirements.

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 and implement quality plans to support product and process quality engineering.
• Perform root cause analysis and drive corrective and preventive actions to address non-conformances and improve processes.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain teams to enhance product quality and optimize processes.
• Facilitate internal and external audits, including regulatory and customer-specific quality audits, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards.
• Investigate and resolve deviations, defects, and non-conformances, implementing solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Utilize Advanced Quality Planning techniques, including PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, and statistical tools, to identify risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and present quality reports, metrics, and KPIs to senior leadership and customers.
• Participate in real-time problem resolution with production and Quality Clinic teams.
• Provide leadership and mentoring in continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing methodologies.

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, and the ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical requirements.
• Data analytics skills with the ability to prepare, process, analyze, and visualize significant amounts of information from multiple data sources while keeping the big picture in mind.

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. 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.

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.

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.

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.