Senior Quality Engineer (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; City of Rome (NY); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) plan with match

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in the United States is seeking a senior Quality Engineer to join onsite. You will support Escapes, MRB, RCCA, PPAP, PFMEA, and audits, aligning with Lean/Six Sigma practices and aerospace quality standards. The role requires a university degree with 5+ years of experience, U.S.

citizenship, and the ability to communicate with upper management and customers. You will mentor engineers and lead producibility projects through data analytics.

Qualifications

• Experience with Lean, ACE, Six Sigma methods and aerospace quality standards.
• Background in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Design Engineering.
• Familiar with APQP and PPAP core elements.
• Experience in aerospace or ISO9001/AS9100 manufacturing environments.
• Proficient in structured RCCA approaches (DIVE, 8D, fault tree, redX).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support on Escapes, QMS procedures, regulations, and compliance.
• Ensure manufacturing processes meet quality standards and customer requirements.
• Dispostion and closure of nonconforming material as MRB member.
• Lead RCCA for quality issues and participate in audits and PPAP activities.
• Engage with Engineering and Operations on PFMEA and process risk mitigation.
• Mentor other quality engineers on inspection plans and best practices.
• Communicate with upper management and customers effectively.
• Manage producibility projects through data analytics.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Quality Engineering

Process Improvement

RCCA

PFMEA

PPAP

Audits

APQP

Communication

Education

University degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Date Posted:
2026-09-15

Country:
United States of America

Location:
US-NY-ROME-104 ~ 104 Otis St ~ OTIS

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.

What You Will Do

• Provide technical support to internal and external customers as it relates to Escapes, Quality Management System Procedures, Regulations and Compliance.
• Ensure manufacturing processes adhere to quality standards & customer requirements.
• Provide timely disposition, correction, and closure of nonconforming material as Material Review Board (MRB) member.
• Lead Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) for quality issues.
• Lead or participate in internal and external quality system and/or process audits.
• Lead or participate in Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities.
• Engage with Engineering, and Operations in Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans reviews to identify potential product and process risks and mitigation actions.
• Mentor other quality engineers on best practice inspection plans
• Able to communicate to upper management/site leadership as well as customers
• Manage producibility projects through data analytics

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the programs/contracts at this site
• Experience with a Continuous Improvement System i.e. Lean, ACE, Six Sigma, etc.
• Experience in a Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Design Engineering role in operations and/or inspection (i.e. creating inspection methods, reviewing manufacturing plans, design for manufacturability activities)
• Experience or knowledge of APQP and PPAP core elements
• Experience in Aerospace industry or ISO9001/AS9100 certified manufacturing facility
• Experience in structured RCCA approaches (DIVE, 8D, fault tree, redX, etc.)

Qualifications We Prefer

• Knowledge and/or experience with FAA regulations
• Experience as AS9100 internal auditor

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 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.

• 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.

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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.