Senior Principal Engineer – Quality Engineering

RTX

. Join the Customer Quality team within Collins Aerospace’s Engine Control Systems business unit, supporting the Power and Controls organization .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $107,500 - $204,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Quality Assurance processes, including RCCA and APQP, while effectively communicating with internal and external stakeholders to enhance product quality and customer satisfaction. Proven ability to analyze production processes and implement continuous improvement initiatives aligned with industry standards.

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Quality Assurance ExpertiseRCCA Problem-SolvingAPQP ExperienceAS9100 ComplianceMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Quality Improvement ProcessesProduction Process AnalysisCompliance Documentation DevelopmentCost of Poor Quality ReductionContinuous Quality Improvement

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationInfluencing ProcessesTeam Management

Tools & Technologies

SAPMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Word

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified CORE Apprentice

Industry Keywords

APQPPPAPAS9100AS13100AS9102AS9145Military ApplicationsCommercial ApplicationsCollins AerospaceEngine Control Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Join the Customer Quality team within Collins Aerospace’s Engine Control Systems business unit, supporting the Power and Controls organization
Bring quality assurance expertise and leadership to drive customer satisfaction, product quality, and continuous improvement
Work with the global supply chain to uphold quality levels
Work with executives and internal and external customers to communicate ongoing work and initiatives
Understand customer requirements and communicate key points to the supply chain
Support programs involving military and commercial applications
Understand objectives and procedures for initial development projects (APQP)
Implement corporate quality initiatives and procedures (RTX ZERO) and RCCA for customer investigations
Analyze and recommend Quality Assurance plans, guidelines, policies, and processes
Develop compliance documentation aligned with customer requirements
Implement projects and processes for continuous quality improvement
Oversee teams working with specific customers
Analyze production processes and recommend quality improvements
Collect and analyze quality information from multiple sources to develop quality strategy and programs
Review quality improvement processes to reduce Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) and escapes
Communicate internal customer process changes and engineering changes
Support customer presentations and audits
Work as an individual contributor while managing multiple Quality Assurance processes and projects concurrently
Influence processes, standards, and plans to continuously improve quality

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience
In absence of a degree, 10 years of relevant experience is required
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Experience with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
Experience with SAP
Experience with RCCA/problem-solving using 8D or other tools
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field preferred
Experience communicating to all levels of an organization preferred
Experience in a manufacturing and/or operations environment preferred
Experience with APQP and PPAP preferred
Experience with industry and customer standards, including AS9100, AS13100, AS9102, AS9145, and customer requirements preferred
Rolls-Royce SABRE experience preferred
Certified CORE apprentice preferred
Experience with MRB is a plus, but not required
Security clearance is a bonus, not required
Potential travel of 10–20%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
401(k) plan with employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution
Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, and 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
Flexible work schedules
Employee Scholar Program
Paid time off and holidays
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs; payments are not guaranteed