Sr Mgr, Mission and Quality Assurance (onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Generous 401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

RTX Collins Aerospace in Pueblo, CO seeks a Sr. Manager of Quality to lead a growing quality organization across Engineering, Inspection, Metrology, MRB, and a testing lab. Responsible for developing a performance-driven strategy and delivering on-site quality improvements.

You will drive RCCA, data analytics, and continuous improvement, collaborating with Operations, Programs, Materials, and Engineering to ensure conformance, capability, and on-time delivery. Relocation may be offered.

Qualifications

• Requires a University Degree or equivalent with 10+ years in aerospace/quality.
• Engineeting/ manufacturing/ quality background with AS9100 experience desired.
• Proven leadership of cross-functional teams and strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop a high-performing team of engineers, inspectors, and technicians.
• Lead CORE (continuous improvement) initiatives to reduce defects and costs.
• Define roadmaps to elevate Quality to a value-driving function and ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

RCCA

Data analytics

Measurement systems

Audit readiness

Continuous improvement

Education

Engineering degree (BS/BA)

Advanced STEM degree

Tools

PFMEA

MSA

SPC

PPAP/FAI

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-15

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CO-PUEBLO-050 ~ 50 William White Blvd ~ BLDG 50

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.

Our Pueblo, CO facility is expanding an important location for our carbon products business. With increasing production volume and new customer demands, we're investing heavily in people, processes, and technology. We are searching for a bold, forward‑thinking Sr. Manager of Quality who is passionate about transforming Quality into a value‑driving, problem‑solving partner-not just a compliance checkpoint.

This is your opportunity to build, modernize, and lead a high‑impact team across Quality Engineering, Inspection, Metrology, MRB, and a fully capable materials and chemistry testing laboratory. If you're energized by growth, change, and the chance to shape a site's future, this is the role.

What You Will Do:

• Inspire and develop a growing workforce of engineers, inspectors, and technicians into a high‑performing team that feels ownership in site success.
• Strengthen skills in RCCA, data analytics, special processes, measurement systems, and audit readiness.
• Create and execute a roadmap to elevate Quality from today's state to a future‑ready, performance‑driven function.
• Lead CORE (continuous improvement) initiatives that reduce defects, shorten cycle time, improve yield, and lower cost of poor quality.
• Work closely with Operations, Program teams, Materials, and Engineering to ensure process capability, product conformance, and on‑time delivery.
• Serve as a key voice in planning, risk reviews, and readiness assessments as volume grows while also providing leadership for MRB, escape prevention, FAI/PPAP, and engineering changes.
• Embed CORE tools across Quality to eliminate waste, reduce defects, shorten cycle time, and improve cost of poor quality.
• Introduce data‑driven insights to guide engineering, operations, and long‑term planning.
• Build short‑and medium‑term quality strategies aligned to site expansion.
• Track and improve key performance metrics such as escapes, FPY, MRB cycle time, customer returns, audit findings, and lab throughput while also ensuring your organization has the right tools, resources, and specialty skills to meet increasing demand.
• Support business travel up to 10%.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years' experience
• Degree in engineering, manufacturing, quality, or a related technical discipline.
• Aerospace/manufacturing/quality engineering experience with AS9100 (or equivalent) and audit management.
• Demonstrated success in leading teams (with direct reports), driving cross‑functional initiatives, and managing operational challenges.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Advanced STEM degree.
• Experience transforming or rebuilding a quality organization with a background in structured root cause and corrective action.
• Strong command of tools such as PFMEA, MSA, SPC, PPAP/FAI, and other advanced quality methods.
• Experience in fast‑growth or high‑change environments.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels, from technicians to senior leadership.

What We Offer Benefits

This position may offer relocation.

• 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 illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistanc