Senior Quality Engineer (Onsite - Puerto Rico)

Date Posted:

2026-07-07

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-PR-SANTA ISABEL-B1 ~ Felicia Industrial Park - St B1 ~ BLDG 1

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

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to support and lead product and process quality initiatives across our manufacturing operations. As a Senior Quality Engineer, you will drive quality planning, root cause investigations, corrective and preventive actions, and continuous improvement efforts to ensure compliance with aerospace standards and customer requirements. You will partner closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to strengthen processes, improve product performance, and support operational excellence.

This is an individual contributor position.

Your mission: to deliver exceptional product quality, drive continuous improvement initiatives, mitigate manufacturing and process risks, and ensure customer and regulatory requirements are consistently achieved while advancing operational excellence.

Join us in driving innovation and excellence in aerospace quality engineering!

This position is based at our Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico location. You must be residing in Puerto Rico at the time of starting employment. Relocation is not offered.

What You Will Do:

• Lead product and process quality engineering activities, including quality planning, root cause investigations, and corrective/preventive actions.
• Drive resolution of internal and customer quality escapes through effective problem-solving methodologies.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to improve product quality and optimize processes.
• Utilize Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) tools, including PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, MSA, and 8D methodologies, to identify and mitigate risks.
• Investigate non-conformances, deviations, and defects and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and quality engineering principles.
• Participate in real-time production issue resolution and support Quality Clinic activities.
• Facilitate internal, customer, and regulatory audits while ensuring compliance with aerospace quality standards.
• Develop, analyze, and present quality metrics, reports, and key performance indicators to leadership and customers.
• Support supplier quality, MRB activities, statistical analysis, and quality system compliance initiatives.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Demonstrated professional or educational experience communicating in English and Spanish (verbal and written).
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supplier Quality, or related disciplines within aerospace, defense, medical device, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Working knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, PPAP, MRB processes, 8D problem solving, Six Sigma, Gage R&R, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), and statistical quality tools.
• Experience utilizing SAP, quality management systems, and supplier quality management processes.

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
• Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP)
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions
• And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!​

Operations, Supply Chain and EH&S:

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide. 

Collins Aerospace, a 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.

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!

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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