Principal Quality Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-08-25

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HOH12: Wheels & Brakes - Troy 101 Waco Street, Troy, OH, 45373 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance:

None/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 position is working onsite at our Troy, OH facility
• Relocation Assistance may be provided

What You Will Do

• Work within a cross functional team supporting the Quality organization by managing and driving to closure of their activities and schedules. 
• Improve processes and drive actions that come out of Continuous Improvement events 
• Running and driving regular meetings with the Quality Leadership to understand status and open issues. 
• Coordinate and oversee schedules to ensure on-time delivery of Quality deliverables. 
• Track deliverables and action items between Operations, Quality, and Engineering. 
• Create and maintain visual controls for management status meetings. 
• Support PPAP implementation & progression as needed.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience
• 4 or more years of experience of Quality and Continuous Improvement tools 
• Experience communicating and making presentations to senior level leadership. 
• 4 or more years of experience with RCCA’s (Root Cause Corrective Actions) 
• Experience with FAI’s

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience working in a manufacturing organization 
• Experience leading RCCA’s  
• Experience with AS9100 requirements 
• Experience with SAP, CATIA etc.  
• Project Engineering background 
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing 
• APQP experience (Advanced Product Quality Planning) 
• Certified in Lean manufacturing or Six-Sigma with demonstrated ability to establish and mature a CI/CORE culture
• Extensive knowledge of Machining processes
• Familiarity with CMM’s, GD&T, and Engineering models

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!    

Learn More & Apply Now!​

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