Raytheon
Principal Engineer, Quality Engineering
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. As the Principal Engineer, Quality Engineering, you will be the technical lead for all facets of the Quality Engineering discipline for Fort Worth Military Landing Gear and be expected to effectively collaborate and partner with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering, and Customers, to ensure functional and business objectives are met. As the lead, you play a critical role in monitoring quality metrics to drive continuous improvement, developing and managing numerous initiatives/projects to address complex problems, overseeing rapid problem resolution, and ensuring overall effectiveness of stringent Quality and compliance standards. You will do: Accelerate the Military Landing Gear Quality transformation through your expertise of Quality Engineering fundamentals. Project manage Quality Engineering responsibilities across all stages of assembly from design through delivery. Lead, train, coach, and mentor Quality Engineers to ensure accountability and skill development. Lead and support Continuous Improvement and functional transformation initiatives through CORE methodologies and autonomous problem solving. Manage Corrective Action Plans associated with SRR reduction projects, customer escapes, audit findings, and other site-impacting issues. Lead cross-functional teams in initiating, investigating, and closing out Root Cause Corrective and Preventive Actions (RCCA/CAPA), ensuring effectiveness and accountability. Utilize a variety of Root Cause Analysis tools to resolve complex issues and implement Level 1 Mistake Proofing solutions. Identify opportunities for technology insertions to improve mistake proofing and increase efficiency. Provide technical guidance on quality standards, specifications, and processes. Review and approve engineering changes, manufacturing changes, and any other changes that impact quality standards. Develop, implement, and maintain quality documentation including work instructions, inspection plans, and control plans that align with engineering requirements and production needs. Collect, organize, analyze, and act on data and Quality KPIs (e.g., SRR, Escapes, Process Noncompliances, Quality Clinic metrics, CAB metrics) to support decision-making and drive quality improvements. Develop, lead, and manage product/process audits to validate Quality Control and Quality Assurance effectiveness, including Corrective Action validations. Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and program IPTs to ensure quality processes and products throughout the product lifecycle. Drive improvements in key defect drivers, processes, and systems to enhance assembly performance and meet site quality objectives. Promote a culture of risk identification, mitigation, and proactive problem-solving. Regularly interface with customer quality representatives and DCMA to ensure alignment and compliance. Contribute to the goal-setting and strategic planning efforts of the team, department, and site. Provide measurable input for new processes or standards that support business strategies. Continuously improve and maintain relevant skills, knowledge, qualifications, and certifications. 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. Experience with AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 quality management systems. Experience with leading root cause corrective action (RCCA) and applying quality methodologies and tools Experience in Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement practices. Experience with data mining and analysis of large datasets. Experience leading cross-functional projects, reporting Quality KPIs to leadership, and presenting program performance to customers. Qualifications we prefer: RTX CORE Professional Certification. ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE). Proficiency in Excel, SAP, Solumina MES, and Tableau. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification. Experience in fast-paced assembly environment. Experience with managing and reducing all elements of COPQ. Understanding of how to apply problem-solving and decision-making skills to achieve project outcomes What we offer benefits: 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! 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!
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. As the Principal Engineer, Quality Engineering, you will be the technical lead for all facets of the Quality Engineering discipline for Fort Worth Military Landing Gear and be expected to effectively collaborate and partner with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering, and Customers, to ensure functional and business objectives are met. As the lead, you play a critical role in monitoring quality metrics to drive continuous improvement, developing and managing numerous initiatives/projects to address complex problems, overseeing rapid problem resolution, and ensuring overall effectiveness of stringent Quality and compliance standards. You will do: Accelerate the Military Landing Gear Quality transformation through your expertise of Quality Engineering fundamentals. Project manage Quality Engineering responsibilities across all stages of assembly from design through delivery. Lead, train, coach, and mentor Quality Engineers to ensure accountability and skill development. Lead and support Continuous Improvement and functional transformation initiatives through CORE methodologies and autonomous problem solving. Manage Corrective Action Plans associated with SRR reduction projects, customer escapes, audit findings, and other site-impacting issues. Lead cross-functional teams in initiating, investigating, and closing out Root Cause Corrective and Preventive Actions (RCCA/CAPA), ensuring effectiveness and accountability. Utilize a variety of Root Cause Analysis tools to resolve complex issues and implement Level 1 Mistake Proofing solutions. Identify opportunities for technology insertions to improve mistake proofing and increase efficiency. Provide technical guidance on quality standards, specifications, and processes. Review and approve engineering changes, manufacturing changes, and any other changes that impact quality standards. Develop, implement, and maintain quality documentation including work instructions, inspection plans, and control plans that align with engineering requirements and production needs. Collect, organize, analyze, and act on data and Quality KPIs (e.g., SRR, Escapes, Process Noncompliances, Quality Clinic metrics, CAB metrics) to support decision-making and drive quality improvements. Develop, lead, and manage product/process audits to validate Quality Control and Quality Assurance effectiveness, including Corrective Action validations. Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and program IPTs to ensure quality processes and products throughout the product lifecycle. Drive improvements in key defect drivers, processes, and systems to enhance assembly performance and meet site quality objectives. Promote a culture of risk identification, mitigation, and proactive problem-solving. Regularly interface with customer quality representatives and DCMA to ensure alignment and compliance. Contribute to the goal-setting and strategic planning efforts of the team, department, and site. Provide measurable input for new processes or standards that support business strategies. Continuously improve and maintain relevant skills, knowledge, qualifications, and certifications. 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. Experience with AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 quality management systems. Experience with leading root cause corrective action (RCCA) and applying quality methodologies and tools Experience in Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement practices. Experience with data mining and analysis of large datasets. Experience leading cross-functional projects, reporting Quality KPIs to leadership, and presenting program performance to customers. Qualifications we prefer: RTX CORE Professional Certification. ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE). Proficiency in Excel, SAP, Solumina MES, and Tableau. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification. Experience in fast-paced assembly environment. Experience with managing and reducing all elements of COPQ. Understanding of how to apply problem-solving and decision-making skills to achieve project outcomes What we offer benefits: 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! 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!