Date Posted:

2026-03-09

Country:

United States of America:

Location:

US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B2 ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 2

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 Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At Collins Aerospace, we are redefining aerospace through precision engineering, operational excellence, and a relentless commitment to safety and quality. We are seeking a Senior Quality Manager to lead quality strategy and execution within a high-reliability aerospace manufacturing environment.

In this role, you will serve as a key leader responsible for ensuring products meet the highest standards of safety, regulatory compliance, and customer expectations. You will lead a team of quality professionals while partnering cross-functionally with engineering, operations, supply chain, and program leadership to deliver world-class quality performance across complex aerospace products.

This is a highly visible leadership position that drives quality culture, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across the organization.

What You Will Do

• Lead and develop a team of quality engineers, inspectors, and quality professionals to ensure compliance with aerospace regulatory requirements and company standards.

• Establish and drive the site quality strategy aligned with business objectives, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements.

• Ensure compliance with aerospace quality management systems including AS9100, AS13100, FAA, and applicable regulatory standards.

• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to drive root cause analysis, corrective actions, and defect prevention initiatives.

• Lead investigation and resolution of quality issues using structured problem-solving methods (RCCA, 8D, DMAIC).

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve first-pass yield, product reliability, and customer satisfaction.

• Serve as the primary interface for customer quality engagement, audits, and quality performance reviews.

• Lead internal and external audits, ensuring effective responses and sustained compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.

• Develop and monitor quality performance metrics, identifying trends and implementing proactive improvement strategies.

• Support new product introduction and manufacturing process changes by ensuring quality requirements are integrated early in the design and production lifecycle.

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational discipline focused on delivering defect-free products.

• Drive RTX Zero (Zero Defect Plan) proactive activities.

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

• Quality, manufacturing, or similar engineering experience within a manufacturing environment

Qualifications We Prefer

• Prior leadership or people management experience.

• Experience working within AS9100 or equivalent quality management systems.

• Strong experience leading root cause investigations and corrective action processes.

• Experience in aerospace manufacturing, repair, or engine systems environments.

• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks such as FAA, EASA, or defense/aerospace quality standards.

• Certification in quality methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean, or ASQ certifications (CQE, CQM).

• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional improvement initiatives in complex manufacturing environments.

• Experience working directly with customers on quality performance, audits, and issue resolution.

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!

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second.  Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!

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.

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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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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