Sr Quality Engineer (onsite)

Date Posted : 2025-11-24

Country :

United States of America

Location :

HCA22 : Aerostructures -Riverside 8200 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA, 92503 USA

Position Role Type : Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements :

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position.​ The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Security Clearance : None / Not Required

The Quality Engineer ensures that products and processes meet quality standards through inspection, testing, analysis, and implementation of improvements. This role also ensures compliance with regulatory and industry standards. The Quality Engineer works closely with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, engineering and supply chain to investigate quality issues, improve processes, and drive continuous improvement throughout the organization.

What You Will Do :

Develop and implement quality standards, policies, and procedures.

Create and maintain quality documentation, including inspection illustrated plans, test procedures, and reports.

Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards (e.g. AS9100).

Drive manufacturing process improvements and ensure product builds meet engineering and quality requirements.

Lead structured problem-solving and root cause investigations (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, 8D, RedX, Shainin) for internal and external quality issues.

Perform escape management processes and lead corrective / preventive action efforts (CAPA).

Apply UPPAP tools such as PFMEA, MSA, Process Flow, and Control Plans to manage and mitigate risk.

Interface with fellow quality and manufacturing engineers, structures design engineers, engineering management, operations, shop floor personnel, and external vendors.

Analyze nonconformities and design-related issues to recommend and implement corrective actions.

Lead continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving quality, first-pass yield (FPY), and reducing cycle times or costs.

Analyze quality data and key performance metrics to identify trends, recurring problems, and opportunities for continuous improvement.

Support AS9102 First Article Inspections (FAI) and related documentation.

Support internal and external audits to evaluate quality systems and compliance.

Manage time effectively and organize daily tasks to meet deadlines and project timelines.

Serve as a quality resource and advisor for manufacturing floor personnel and stakeholders.

Qualifications You Must Have :

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws / regulations or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience

Experience working in a manufacturing environment

Experience interpreting and understanding technical drawings / reports, manuals, and work instructions

Experience in driving cost reduction or quality yield improvement projects

Qualifications We Prefer :

Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment

Knowledge of Statistical Process Controls and Capability analysis

Experience with AS9100 Quality Management System

Experience with AS9102 First Article Inspection Requirements

Six Sigma, CORE, Shainin RedX Problem Solving, or ASQ Certification

Strong interpersonal skills with experience in negotiating, having difficult conversations, and ability to work well with factory management, hourly employees, and internal stakeholders

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 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!

At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team?

• 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.

The salary range for this role is 90,000 USD - 182,000 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.