Senior Quality Engineer

Company: RTX
Location: Riverside
Posted on: April 4, 2026

Job Description:

Date Posted: 2026-04-02 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-RIVERSIDE-8200B1 ~ 8200 Arlington Ave ~ BLDG B1 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 Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. 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. 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. This position will work onsite in Riverside, CA. Relocation assistance available. 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. Participate in scheduled weekend coverage for two weekends per year. Qualifications You Must Have: Requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience Experience working in a manufacturing environment Previous experience interpreting and understanding technical drawings/reports, manuals, and work instructions Experience communicating complex information and delivering clear presentations to senior leadership Prior experience in driving cost reduction or quality yield improvement projects Qualifications We Prefer: 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 Experience with Root cause corrective action (RCCA). 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 This position may be eligible for relocation And more! Learn More and Apply Now! Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us! WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE. * Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for 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. Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen. Note: Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.) Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other propel us all higher, again and again. Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day. 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 95,500 USD - 181,700 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms

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