Job Description

Date Posted:

2026-05-14

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AL-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Remote

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 Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

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 is looking to hire Supplier Quality & Development Engineer (SQDE) who will be responsible for ensuring that suppliers consistently deliver products and processes that meet Collins Aerospace quality, technical, and regulatory requirements. The role focuses on preventing escapes, developing supplier capabilities, and driving zero‑defect performance across the supply chain.

What You Will Do

• Oversee suppliers' performance, primarily through on-site visits, the use of the OASIS certification program, and use of the Supplier portals/Sharepoint.

• Work to make improvements and reduce the risk at high risk suppliers by issuing corrective action requests, performing on-site QMS/Product assessments or audits, data analysis, training and/or other continuous improvement activities.

• Provide daily support for quality/product related issues.

• Analyze and makes recommendations on quality data and the development of part / supplier specific quality issue resolution and corrective actions.

• Provide research on and explanations of root cause analysis & problem solving (8D or similar) for supplier causal analysis. Assist in the development of corrective actions for systemic process and product design problems for product provided by suppliers.

• Review products requirements and metrics and makes recommendations to ensure supplier is capable to meet all requirements for work transfer and process change management including Resourcing Gate and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) acceptance.

• Manage supplier quality issues through monitoring / escalation processes, escape management

• Initiate part specific quality issue resolution and corrective actions.

• Analyze quality data to identify systemic issues and develops supplier specific quality initiative strategies and addresses with key proactive quality tools (e.g. PFMEA, MSA, Process Flow and Control Plans, SPC, etc.), driving their implementation.

• Travel domestically and internationally as needed (30%)

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires: A University Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Materials Engineering, Chemical, or related field and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience

• 3 - 5 years of experience in supplier quality, process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or manufacturing operations.

• Experience in reading technical drawings and specifications (GD&T).

• Working Experience of AS9100, AS9145, APQP, PPAP, and special processes.

• Experience with root‑cause analysis, corrective actions, and quality tools.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Aerospace experience

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.

• Experience with digital quality tools (NetInspect, RAM, EtQ).

• Strong data analysis skills (statistics, SPC).

• Experience with ERP system (i.e SAP )

• Certified Quality Engineer (ASQ)

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!

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!

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

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

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. *Position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibilities. 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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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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