Operations Quality Engineer (Onsite)

RTX
Rockford, IL

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

A01: Rockford - Aerospace 4747 Harrison Avenue Rockford IL 61125 USA

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:

None/Not Required

Job Description

Joining Collins Aerospace is not just about finding a job; its 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.

Collins Aerospace is seeking an Operations Quality Engineer to support our Electric Power Systems Business Unit in Rockford this role you will manage day-to-day Quality Assurance (QA) activities that enable safe compliant and efficient production operations. You will also drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product performance process capability and customer satisfaction.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring Quality Assurance requirements are clearly understood effectively executed and fully compliant for both internal and external customers.

What Youll Do

  • Take a lead role to identify Root Cause and Corrective Action for internal escapes or turn backs that affect production flow and provide direct support to our Program Quality team towards customer escape resolution.

  • Utilize problem solving skills to drive continuous improvement throughout an assembly environment.

  • Create and manage control plans to ensure proper identification of KPIs as well as control of the assembly process.

  • Work in partnership with internal producer sites to implement and monitor proactive quality initiatives like Zero Defect Plan (ZDP).

  • Utilize corporate data streams to identify and report trends as well as improvement progress to management team.

  • Operate within a multifunctional value stream engaging with Engineering Operations Supply Chain and Quality to ensure alignment and execution of quality objectives

Qualifications You Must Have

  • Typically requires a degree in Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field

Qualifications We Prefer

  • Prior Quality experience in aerospace or other highly regulated manufacturing industry.

  • Experience supporting both development and production programs.

  • Proficiency using Quality and Problem-Solving tools.

  • Experience in creation and maintenance of Quality documents.

  • Experience in customer facing Quality initiatives.

  • Working experience with RCCA and/or other lean manufacturing principles.

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 insurancecritical 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 make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!

Role type definition:

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.

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 thats redefining aerospace every day.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 66000 USD - 130000 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 candidates 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 companys 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.

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Posted 2025-11-27

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