Sr Mgr, Mission and Quality Assurance (onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous 401(k) plan with employer-mro

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life insurance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Pueblo, CO is seeking a Sr. Manager of Quality to lead a high-impact team across Quality Engineering, Inspection, Metrology, MRB, and a full materials and chemistry testing lab.

You will drive growth, data-driven improvements, and strategic quality initiatives that support site expansion. The role requires a strong background in aerospace quality, AS9100, and proven leadership of cross-functional teams to deliver on-time, cost-effective results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in engineering, manufacturing, quality or related technical discipline.
• Aerospace/manufacturing/quality experience with AS9100 and audit management.
• Proven success leading teams, cross-functional initiatives, and solving operational challenges.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop a growing workforce of engineers, inspectors, and technicians into a high-performing team.
• Strengthen skills in RCCA, data analytics, special processes, measurement systems, and audit readiness.
• Create and execute a roadmap to elevate Quality to a future-ready function.
• Lead CORE initiatives that reduce defects, shorten cycle time, and lower cost of poor quality.
• Collaborate with Operations, Program teams, Materials, and Engineering to ensure process capability and on-time delivery.
• Provide leadership for MRB, escape prevention, FAI/PPAP, and engineering changes.
• Embed CORE tools to eliminate waste and improve cost of poor quality.
• Introduce data-driven insights to guide engineering and long-term planning.
• Build short- and medium-term quality strategies aligned to site expansion.
• Track key metrics like escapes, FPY, MRB cycle time, and lab throughput.

Skills

People leadership

Data analytics

RCCA

Audit readiness

Education

University degree in engineering or related field

Tools

PFMEA

MSA

SPC

PPAP/FAI

Job description

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

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.

Some of our competitive benefits packages include:

• 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!

• Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.
• 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.