Date Posted:

2025-12-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HCA09: Mission Sys (Propulsion) 3530 Branscombe Road , Fairfield, CA, 94533 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

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Mission / Quality Assurance, to lead our Customer Quality team in support of the Ejection, Propulsion, & Simulation Training Solutions (EPS) portfolio. The scope of responsibility spans across strategic and tactical elements of Quality. You will lead a team of Quality professionals who are responsible for the quality role on our customer program teams and ensure compliance and execution to unique customer quality requirements. You will set direction and lead resources to ensure continuous quality improvement for a variety of performance and experiences levels. You will also establish the strategy and provide guidance across the portfolio with the implementation of plans and procedures that drive achievement of Quality goals, including improving Collins Quality performance as measured by the customer and reduction of customer escape events.

As an employee at Collins Aerospace-Fairfield, Safety is an expectation. Employees are expected to work safely, follow all safety rules, requirements, procedures, and instructions always. You are expected to actively participate in the safety program and be mindful of your safety and the safety of others. You are expected to complete all the safety training in a timely manner.

What You Will Do

Coach and mentor team with skills development, strategy & critical decision-making processes.
Collaborate with direct reports, peers and leadership to develop a One Mission Systems culture of Quality within organization and within site.
Cross Functional Collaboration within Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Internal Site Quality, Supply Chain Quality, Engineering, and Program Management is essential for success
Lead your team in annual Goal Alignment process and setting Improvement Targets.
Ensures customer quality requirements are met and makes recommendations for quality improvement.
Ensure internal Customer Escape Management processes are being executed promptly and effectively.
Oversee effective and timely resolution of formal Customer Complaints and Corrective Action Requests (CARs).
Approve Quality Risk Assessments on implementation of Contract Quality Requirements.
Drive improved Customer Satisfaction and act as the Voice of the Customer (VoC) within Collins Aerospace.
Act as Quality role approver of Quality Plan during Program Lifecyle Gate Reviews.
Participate in Portfolio Operations Assessments and Business Offsites.
Oversee, facilitate, develop and manage plans, guidelines, policies, and processes, to ensure the achievement of quality targets.
Leads implementation of organization projects and processes to ensure overall quality is continuously improving through reactive and proactive Quality plans and initiatives.
Manage teams collecting and analyzing quality information from multiple sources to develop long-term quality strategy and programs.
Interface with customer counterparts to resolve issues, address customer concerns and create Quality improvement plans.
Travel time up to 10%
Work on-site 100% of time

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) access.
Experience leading teams.
Experience in program management, quality management, operations management, or an engineering background.

Qualifications We Prefer

Experience executing RTX ZERO, ZDP, CORE or LEAN practices
SAP experience or similar ERP
Experience in a manufacturing/aerospace environment
Experience in a customer-facing positions
Experience driving continuous improvement projects

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits packages include:

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!

Eligible for relocation.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be.

Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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.

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 137,000 USD - 275,000 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. 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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