Senior Manager Quality Engineering (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-09-10 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-CHULA VISTA-B107 ~ 850 Lagoon Dr ~ BLDG 107, Mail Zone 1-C 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 certain necessary systems. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required At RTX, the world 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. As the program Quality lead, you will lead quality operations in a highly technical aerospace manufacturing environment where precision, compliance, and process excellence are critical to delivering products that meet the highest standards of performance and reliability. You will partner closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Materials, Engineering, and Quality leadership to strengthen our quality culture, develop our people, and continuously improve our processes and products. What You Will Do Serve as a key member of the aftermarket spares leadership team, ensuring successful customer delivery performance by ensuring conforming products and services through effective collaboration and compliance with processes and procedures Lead integration and execution of Quality professionals across spares & MRO teams and disciplines Work collaboratively with cross-functional partners and customers to ensure alignment and ensure customer requirements are met Lead Quality Assurance with gate compliance and milestone reviews, risk and opportunity management, and spares & MRO processes Engage on both strategic and tactical levels, focusing on quality, performance, early engagement, influencing and providing differentiating quality value to program office, and customers Initiate and perform root cause analysis, facilitate corrective actions, and implement closed loop process controls to improve product/process predictability and capability Must stay compliant with Quality Planning in accordance with AS9100 & AS9110 What You Will Learn Lead and strengthen the site quality culture by partnering closely with Operations to promote accountability, compliance, defect prevention, and do it right-first-time mindset Establish and execute initiatives to improve quality of hardware, processes, and products while reducing variation and risk within the process Provide day to day floor leadership and decision making and help allocation of resources to meet customer demand Develop a technical team that can easily respond to customer needs Provide technical leadership for non-conforming material, including evaluation, disposition, and effective communication and processing through the Material Review Board (MRB) process Partner with Operations, and other functional teams to proactively identify constraints, resolve issues, and maintain alignment to customer delivery requirements Define and implement plans to support the objectives of the business including Quality, CORE, and financial metrics Lead Process Improvement opportunities using CORE and Lean Strategies to enhance quality, reduce process cycle time, and lower operational costs Provide effective communication to ensure alignment within the quality operations team Track, maintain and act on feedback/metrics to positively impact departmental and individual performance Preventive and Corrective leadership actions across the site, as appropriate Communicate with site and Quality leadership regarding metrics and non-conformances Support audit readiness and management of corrective/preventative actions Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience Qualifications We Prefer Previous experience in aerospace manufacturing, special processes, materials, or other highly technical manufacturing environments Strong familiarity with inspection methods on engine mounts / class one parts Strong familiarity with inspection methods and inspection tooling Knowledge / experience with quality supplier quality (major subcontractors) Strong familiarity with inspection methods and inspection tooling Knowledge / experience with quality systems and standards such as AS 9100 Prior experience as a Lead Auditor or leading internal/external audit activities Ability to prioritize competing demands and make timely, data-driven decisions in a high-pressure manufacturing environment MRO experience with AS 9110 Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a group setting and interface directly with shop floor hourly union employees STEM degree 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! Relocation assistance may be available WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE. 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! * 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. Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings. 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 145,600 USD - 276,800 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. 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