Sr. Mgr, Engineering - Design Quality (Onsite - Richardson, TX)

Collins Aerospace; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 132,400 - 251,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, part of RTX, is seeking a Sr. Engineering Manager - Design Quality to lead quality initiatives in Richardson, TX. The role requires a SECRET clearance and onsite work with relocation support offered.

You will shape strategic quality programs, guide COPQ reduction, and mentor teams to deliver robust design quality for advanced aerospace products. The position emphasizes data-driven decision making, process improvements, and collaboration with cross-functional leaders to meet

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain SECRET clearance
• 10+ years in STEM design/development engineering or 7+ years with advanced degree
• Experience leading a team in a professional environment

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic quality plans and policies to hit targets and drive improvements
• Direct organization-wide projects to enhance product quality and reduce COPQ
• Oversee data collection/analysis to shape long-term quality strategies
• Lead process analyses to ensure compliance with quality standards
• Mentor and develop team members to build a strong talent pool
• Foster partnerships with leaders to align quality initiatives with business goals
• Travel up to 25%

Skills

Leadership

Quality management

Systems engineering

Software engineering

Education

STEM degree required

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

AS9100/DO-178 knowledge

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-07-16

Country: United States of America

Location: US-TX-RICHARDSON-462 ~ 3200 E Renner Rd ~ RENNER BLDG 462

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

Collins Aerospace Engineering & Technology is looking to hire a Sr. Engineering Manager - Design Quality who has a passion for problem solving and developing high-performing teams. You will be part of the Design Quality Assurance organization, working closely with stakeholders to ensure the quality of exciting new design products and develop continual improvement solutions.

This role will be worked onsite in Richardson, TX and will require an active or ability to obtain a SECRET clearance. Relocation assistance is available.

What You Will Do

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement strategic plans, guidelines, and policies to achieve quality targets and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Quality Management: Direct the development and implementation of organization-wide projects and processes to enhance overall product quality and reduce Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) and escapes.
• Data-Driven Insights: Oversee the collection and analysis of quality data from various sources to develop long-term quality strategies and programs.
• Process Improvement: Lead process analyses to ensure compliance with quality standards, making recommendations for enhancements as needed.
• Talent Development: Develop and mentor team members, establishing a strong talent pipeline to support current and future business needs.
• Collaborative Partnerships: Foster collaborative relationships with functional and business leaders to promote a transformative quality organization aligned with business objectives.
• Travel 25%

What You Will Learn

• Involvement in ensuring the quality of our exciting products

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Experience with non-recurring or design and development engineering, including Systems and Software Engineering
• Experience leading a team in a professional environment

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in Quality Management Systems and regulatory requirements (i.e. AS9100, AS9145, DO-178, etc.)
• Experience in Continuous Process Improvement methods, Lean Six Sigma, or ASQ certifications
• Experience in engineering 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 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!

Collins Aerospace, an 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.

Collins Aerospace makes modern flight possible. Of course, that wouldn’t be possible without the capabilities and technologies of our organization, as well as our engineers – a highly skilled, accomplished network that spans more than 180 sites, 24 countries and 6 Strategic Business Units (SBUs).

Our industry-leading experts are setting the standards for the aerospace industry and paving the way for the future. But as new challenges present themselves, we need fresh, creative and motivated minds to overcome these hurdles, help us break barriers and achieve new levels of innovation. Do you have what it takes to join a global organization that doesn’t shy away from big opportunities? If so, we invite you to join our ranks and create the next generation of aerospace technologies.

Together, we will nurture an engineering culture that values intellectual curiosity, risk takers and integrity. A place where we will challenge ourselves, our teams, and the status quo and where we will work to find a way – the right way – to achieve what others can only dream of.

Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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 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.

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