Site Quality Leader (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 157,200 - 298,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Cedar Rapids is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead operational goals in their manufacturing facilities. This role involves overseeing quality professionals, implementing continuous improvement processes, and establishing quality policies. Candidates should have significant people leadership experience, a degree in STEM, and a solid background in quality, preferably in the aviation industry. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in the aviation industry preferred.
• Experience with AS9100 Quality Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead implementation of quality improvement projects.
• Drive processes to reduce product scrap, rework, and internal defects.
• Direct collection and analysis of quality information for strategy.
• Oversee quality policy and practice across the organization.

Skills

People leadership experience

Experience in quality

Interpersonal skills

Root-cause corrective action methodologies

Education

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

Advanced degree in a related field

Job description

Location

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Date Posted

2026-01-13

Country

United States of America

Position Role Type

Onsite

U.S. Citizenship or Immigration Status

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance

None/Not Required

Overview

This position owns the execution of Quality Assurance operational goals and plans in our Avionics manufacturing facilities in Iowa (Decorah, Bellevue, Manchester, Cedar Rapids, Coralville), Moorestown, New Jersey, and Heidelberg, Germany. Sets direction and leads resources to ensure continuous quality improvement. Provides guidance across the organization in the implementation of plans and procedures that drive achievement of Quality goals. This position has leadership over manufacturing quality professionals, including but not limited to Quality Engineers, Quality Assurance Technicians, Inspectors, and Quality Managers.

What You Will Do

• Develop and lead implementation of organization projects and processes to ensure overall quality is continuously improving.
• Drive quality improvement processes to ensure ongoing reductions in product scrap, rework, and repair (SRR) costs, internal defects, and escapes.
• Direct collection and analysis of quality information from multiple sources to develop long‑term quality strategy and programs.
• Direct production process analyses, ensuring quality standards are met and making recommendations for quality improvement.
• Establish, oversee, and coordinate quality policy and practice.
• Seek out and incorporate lessons learned and industry best practices.
• Travel up to 25% of the time, primarily to the other Iowa locations.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Previous people‑leadership experience.
• Previous experience in quality.
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in the aviation industry.
• Experience with AS9100 Quality Management Systems.
• Previous leadership experience in a quality organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Competence in root‑cause corrective action methodologies.

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 a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages such as pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and 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!

Learn More & Apply Now

Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial, and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form—with our customers and each other—propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

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 $157,200 USD – $298,800 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 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.

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