Sr Quality Engineer (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Colorado; On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

3 weeks vacation for new hires

Generous 401(k) plan with employer +L

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Sr. Quality Engineer (Principal Specialist) to lead RCCA investigations at its Pueblo, CO site.

You will guide cross-functional teams to address non-conformances, deviations, and customer complaints, while ensuring long-term quality improvements and compliance with AS9100/FAA standards. You will collaborate on process changes, validations, and documentation, apply statistical methods, and drive Six Sigma/APQP initiatives to strengthen the site QMS.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent experience with minimum 5 years relevant experience, or Advanced Degree with 3+ years experience.
• Experience with RCCA and quality methodology and tools.
• Working experience with drawings/specs and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).

Responsibilities

• Lead RCCA investigations and cross-functional teams to identify non-conformances and drive corrective actions.
• Implement projects to ensure continuous quality improvement across processes.
• Lead investigations related to production deviations, non-conformances, and customer complaints.
• Review and approve manufacturing process changes, validations and product documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives such as PFMEA, Six Sigma, and process optimization.
• Serve as SME on quality tools, methods, and statistical analysis.

Skills

RCCA leadership

Root cause analysis

GD&T

Statistical methods

Process validation

Education

University degree or related field with minimum 5 years experience

Tools

Statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab)

QMS software

GD&T software

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-06 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.

We are looking for a skilled and driven Sr. Quality Engineer to join a leading aerospace organization, where quality, precision, and compliance are paramount. As a Principal Specialist, Quality Assurance, you will lead teams through Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations, addressing non-conformances, production deviations, and customer complaints with a focus on long-term solutions. The position is working onsite at our Pueblo, CO facility. Relocation assistance is available.

What You Will Do

• Facilitate and lead cross-functional team in, Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations, including identifying non-conformances, providing solutions, tracking issues to closure.
• Implement projects and processes to ensure overall quality is continuously improving
• Lead quality investigations related to production deviations, non-conformances, and customer complaints.
• Review and approve manufacturing process changes, validations, and product documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives such as Zero, PFMEA, MPR projects and process optimization.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on quality tools, methods, and statistical analysis.
• Leading root cause corrective action (RCCA) and applying quality methodology and tool Strong understanding of process validation, and statistical methods.
• Manage, maintain, and continuously improve the site Quality Management System (QMS), including document control and record management.
• Prepare and maintain compliance documentation and records to ensure adherence to AS9100, FAA, and other applicable industry standards; support external certification and customer audits.

Qualifications

You Must Have Typically requires:

• A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.
• Experience with leading root cause corrective action (RCCA) and applying quality methodology and tool.
• Working experience with drawings/specs and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience in process validation and statistical methods.

Qualifications We Prefer

Experience in any of the following is highly desired:

• Six Sigma or Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) Experienced in 8D, quality tools, 5 Whys of Root Cause Analysis, and SPC analysis.
• Ability to lead a cross-functional team and provide forecasting to reach established goals.
• Ability to assimilate, analyze, and present data to leaders, customers, and peers.
• Experiencing interfacing with internal and external customers as well as all levels of personnel.

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes: 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!

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.

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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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.