Sr. Eng, Quality Engrg

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Generous vacation policy

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids is looking for a Quality Engineer to support ongoing product quality activities. You will enhance product quality through collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams.

The ideal candidate has significant experience in product quality positions and familiarity with AS9100 standards. This role demands problem-solving skills and a strong background in quality engineering methodologies. Join us to shape the future of aerospace!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience or an Advanced Degree and 3 years of experience.
• 2 years of experience in a product quality position.
• Experience with AS9100 regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support product and process quality engineering.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain teams.
• Facilitate internal and external audits.

Skills

Problem resolution

Collaboration

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Lean manufacturing

Data analytics

Education

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics

Tools

Six Sigma tools

FMEA

SPC

MSA

Job description

Location

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-108 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 108

Date Posted: 2026-06-26

Country: United States of America

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

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

• Support product and process quality engineering by establishing quality plans, root cause analysis, and driving corrective/preventive and improvement actions.
• 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 adherence to aerospace standards.
• Investigate non-conformances, deviations, and defects, implementing effective solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Provide leadership and mentoring in continuous improvement, lean manufacturing methodologies.
• Prepare and present quality reports, metrics, and KPIs to senior leadership and customers.
• Drive problem resolution through to completion for customer and internal escapes.
• Utilize Advanced Quality Planning techniques (PFMEA, MSA, Process Flow, 8-D and Control Plans, etc.) to identify risks and propose mitigation solutions.
• Participate in real-time problem resolution with production and Quality Clinic teams.

What You Will Learn

• Quick problem resolution, collaboration across cross-functional teams, utilize Six-Sigma skills to reach effective root cause and corrective actions. Gain experience working with skilled professionals across the organization.
• Lead and/or Co-Lead CORE projects, Best Teams, Red-Team, NOE investigations, with opportunities to visit other Collins facilities.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
• 2 years of experience in a product quality position.
• 2 years of experience with AS9100 regulatory requirements.
• 2 years of experience with root cause analysis, corrective action implementation.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma certification is a plus.
• Knowledge of Six-Sigma tools and practices.
• Proficiency in quality tools (e.g., FMEA, SPC, MSA, PPAP, 8D problem-solving, and Six Sigma).
• Data analytics skills with the ability to prepare, process, analyze, and visualize large datasets while keeping the big picture in mind.
• Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan with 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 (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 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

May be eligible for relocation.

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