Site Quality Manager

Prattwhitney; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) with matching and long

Tuition program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Flexible benefits

Job summary

RTX is seeking a senior quality professional to lead QA programs across manufacturing. The role focuses on implementing quality protocols, auditing adherence to ISO 9001/AS9100, and driving continuous improvement with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates have extensive manufacturing quality experience, leadership skills, and the ability to travel up to 10%. This is an onsite position within RTX's aerospace and defense operations.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.
• 3+ years of experience in quality management within a manufacturing environment.
• 1+ years experience with quality standards and regulatory requirements such as ISO 9001 and AS9100.
• 1+ years experience with ISO 9001 and AS9100 audits.
• Prior leadership experience with direct and indirect reports.
• Experience using MS Office applications to support quality management processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance protocols to ensure products meet regulatory, industry, and contractual requirements.
• Conduct internal audits and assessments to verify adherence to quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100) and support external audits by regulatory bodies and customers.
• Establish and implement standard work procedures for key quality processes to ensure consistent application of quality controls across the site.
• Monitor KPIs related to product quality and present trends to senior management, identifying areas for improvement.
• Lead RCCA activities to address systemic issues and prevent recurrence of quality problems.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and supply chain teams to resolve quality issues and foster continuous improvement.
• Execute quality plans for new product introductions (NPI), including risk assessments, process validations, and first article inspections.
• Drive quality initiatives and projects to align with strategic objectives and ensure timely completion.
• Mentor and develop team members, providing guidance and training to build a high-performing quality team.
• Must be willing and able to travel up to 10% of the time.

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

MS Office

Audits

Education

University Degree in a related field

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-06 Country: United States of America Location: US-TX-RICHARDSON-461 ~ 3200 E Renner Rd ~ RENNER BLDG 461 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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:

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance protocols to ensure products meet regulatory, industry, and contractual requirements.
• Conduct internal audits and assessments to verify adherence to quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100) and support external audits by regulatory bodies and customers.
• Establish and implement standard work procedures for key quality processes to ensure consistent application of quality controls across the site.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to product quality and present performance trends to senior management, identifying areas for improvement.
• Lead Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activities to address systemic issues and prevent recurrence of quality problems.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and supply chain teams to resolve quality issues and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Execute quality plans for new product introductions (NPI), including risk assessments, process validations, and first article inspections.
• Drive quality initiatives and projects to align with strategic objectives and ensure timely completion.
• Mentor and develop team members, providing guidance and training to build a high-performing quality team.
• Must be willing and able to travel up to 10% of the time.

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. 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.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
• 3+ years of experience in quality management within a manufacturing environment
• 1+ years experience with quality standards and regulatory requirements such as ISO 9001 and AS9100
• 1+ years experience with ISO 9001 and AS9100 audits
• Prior leadership experience with direct and indirect reports
• Experience using MS Office applications to support quality management processes

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Core Champion or Expert certification
• Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) or AS9145
• Familiarity with aerospace or defense industry standards and practices

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 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 illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and reimbursement 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!

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 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. 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. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.