Job Description

We are seeking a Principal Quality Engineer to provide technical leadership and drive quality excellence across complex programs and processes. This role requires a seasoned Quality Assurance professional who can operate with a high degree of independence, influence cross-functional teams, and serve as a key contributor to strategic quality initiatives. The Principal QE will lead continuous improvement efforts, quality planning, and issue resolution throughout the product life cycle—from development through production.

This is an onsite role in Phoenix, AZ and may be eligible for relocation. This role will support manufacturing in both Phoenix, AZ and Bengaluru, India site so occasional support during off hours may be expected

What You Will Do

• Leads the development and deployment of Quality Assurance strategies, plans, and systems across programs to meet business and customer expectations.

• Provides expert-level guidance in quality planning, risk identification, and mitigation during design, development, and production phases.

• Partners with program, engineering, and operations leadership to integrate quality into the core of decision-making and ensure alignment with overall program objectives.

• Leads quality root cause investigations, escape management activities, and corrective action planning with minimal oversight.

• Drives quality improvement initiatives aimed at reducing Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), increasing yield, and enhancing process capability.

• Develops and implements new quality methodologies, inspection technologies, and measurement systems to ensure compliance and enhance product conformance.

• Champions continuous improvement by applying data-driven analysis, Lean principles, and Six Sigma tools across the value stream.

• Interfaces directly with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and customers to resolve complex quality issues and represent the voice of the customer in cross-functional settings.

• Supports internal and external audits, ensuring compliance to quality system standards and contractual obligations.

• Mentors and coaches junior quality engineers and contributes to talent development within the Quality function.

Qualification 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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Prior quality experience in aerospace or manufacturing/assembly environment

• AS9100 experience preferred.

• RCCA and APQP experience preferred.

• Previous experience with continuous improvement/lean manufacturing is preferred.

• Experience with quality audits

What We Offer

Benefits

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
• May be eligible for relocation
• And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!​

At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team?

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 that’s redefining aerospace, every day.