What You Will Do
As Quality Engineer, you will work closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain teams to ensure product and process quality is maintained, issues are contained quickly, and improvements are embedded for the long term.
You will be responsible for:
- Coordinating with Operations on internal and customer quality issues.
- Ensuring full containment of all quality‑related issues.
- Managing Quality Notifications and supporting appropriate disposition.
- Supporting internal and customer investigations using structured problem‑solving tools.
- Driving continuous improvement activities to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Identifying and implementing projects to reduce Scrap, Rework and Repair.
- Supporting the implementation of Zero Defect initiatives across internal operations and the supply chain.
- Improving process robustness through tools and activities such as PPAP, Product Part Approval Process, PFMEA, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, RRCA, Relentless Root Cause Analysis, MPR, Manufacturing Process Review.
- Supporting wider Quality Department activities as required.
What You Will Bring
We are looking for someone with a strong quality mindset, a practical approach to problem solving and the confidence to work across multiple teams in a manufacturing environment.
We will ideally bring:
- Understanding of Quality requirements such as ISO9000 or AS9100.
- 2 to 5 years' experience working with Quality Management Systems.
- Experience identifying and resolving problems using structured techniques.
- Knowledge of measurement, analysis or continuous improvement tools.
- Experience with Root Cause and Corrective Action, including 8D or similar methods.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively.
The Person We Are Looking For
You will thrive if you enjoy rolling up your sleeves, getting into the detail and helping teams move from problem to prevention.
- Highly motivated, flexible and responsive to change.
- Calm under pressure when quality issues need fast and careful containment.
- A strong communicator who can build relationships across departments.
- Comfortable working with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain and Quality teams.
- Practical, solutions‑focused and committed to continuous improvement.
- A team player who takes ownership and follows through.
Why Join Collins Aerospace
This is a role where quality is not a box‑ticking exercise. It is the heartbeat of everything we build. You will be part of a team that supports advanced aerospace and defense products, working in an environment where precision matters, collaboration counts and continuous improvement is always in motion. At Collins Aerospace, your work helps protect standards, strengthen processes and support products that operate in some of the most demanding environments in the world.
What We Offer
- 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Generous employer‑contribution pension scheme with 2:1 matched contributions up to 10%.
- Health & Wellbeing cash plan (dental/optical/therapy/chiropody/health screening).
- Private medical insurance.
- Life assurance & group income protection scheme participation.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth. Support with professional fees.
- Employee assistance programme (EAP).
- Employee discounts.
- Employee recognition.
- And so much more.
Equal Employment Opportunity
RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
