Quality Engineer (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Troy (OH); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vacation (3 weeks)

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Troy, OH is seeking a seasoned Quality Engineer to contribute as an individual contributor, impacting quality across products and processes. You will implement quality systems, drive improvements, and work with design and manufacturing to prevent escapes and reduce nonconformities.

The role requires a university degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience, including RCCA, FAI, PFMEA, and process mapping.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a university degree and minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience/education with interpretation of technical drawings, RCCA, containment plans, FAI, Pareto analysis, cause/effect diagrams, process mapping.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain quality control systems and protocols for materials processed into finished products.
• Devise testing plans, methods, and equipment to assure product reliability; collaborate to ensure quality standards.
• Ensure documentation is compliant with requirements, objectives and contracts.
• Identify and manage risk using UPPAP core elements (PFMEA, MSA, Process Flow, Control Plans).
• Lead quality initiatives and drive their implementation for products and manufacturing areas.
• Perform escape management procedures, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for internally produced products and processes.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Quality control

Root cause analysis

Education

University degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-08-14

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-OH-TROY-101 ~ 101 Waco St ~ WACO

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 Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world's 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.

Our Troy, OH Wheel & Brake site has an opening for a seasoned Quality Engineer, capable of working as an individual contributor to achieve company and departmental objectives that significantly impact areas of responsibility. Experience managing Quality Assurance processes, procedures and/or projects as well as demonstrated experience and knowledge of how to influence individuals, implement processes and standards with the goal to continuously improve quality will be keys to success in this role. Responsible for implementing quality improvement projects, processes to ensure reduction in cost of poor quality and prevent escapes.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for implementation and maintaining quality control systems, and protocols for materials being processed into partially finished or finished products.
• Working with product design and specification, devises testing plans, methods, and equipment to assure reliability of product Collaborates internally to ensure quality standards are in effect.
• Ensures that projects and process control documentation are compliant with requirements, objectives and/or contracts.
• Identifies and manages risk in product development primarily utilizing and driving UPPAP core elements (e.g. PFMEA, MSA, Process Flow, and Control Plans, etc.).
• Manages quality initiatives and drives their implementation for assigned products and manufacturing areas.
• Performs Escape management procedures, root cause analysis, and recommends corrective action for internally produced products & processes.
• Coordinate’s implementation of product engineering and process changes to satisfy QA issues raised by customers
• Leads implementation of solutions to complex and high-level nonconformities and to satisfy key quality issues raised by customers.
• Executes Quality Engineering strategy aimed at reducing nonconformities and ensuring quality standards are in effect.
• Leads implementation of test and inspection plans, methods and technologies to assure the reliability and conformance of products and processes.
• Effectively deploys continuous improvement tools ensure conformance to organization’s goal and initiatives and ensures timely completion

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
• Experience/education with the interpretation of technical drawings, RCCA, containment plans, FAI, Pareto analysis, cause/effect diagrams, process mapping
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in a Quality or Manufacturing environment (Automotive, Medical device, Machining)
• Experience in SAP or other ERP system

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 illnessinsurance, 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!

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.

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.

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.

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.

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.