Date Posted:

2025-05-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HMN01: S&IS (Sensors) - Burnsville 14300 Judicial Rd, Burnsville, MN, 55306 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

Collins Aerospace is seeking a skilled and experienced Sr. Quality Engineering Manager for our Burnsville, MN location. This site specializes in designing and building advanced aerospace sensor systems that collect in-flight data such as air speed, angle of attack, pressure, and temperature.

As the Sr. Quality Engineering Manager, you will play a critical role in the successful introduction of new products and the maintenance of existing manufacturing processes to ensure the delivery of defect-free parts to our customers. Your approach will be driven by a zero-defect mindset and the use of formal quality tools and methodologies, such as 8D root cause and corrective action, and the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).

This position requires a proven leader with the ability to build strong relationships, foster collaboration, and develop high-performing teams.  In this role you will lead the Product Quality Engineering team and be responsible for setting direction and aligning resources to ensure continuous quality improvement.

What You Will Do:

Supervise, coach, and mentor others in routine settings and difficult situations to build a high-performing Product Quality Engineering team, ensuring product quality and compliance with regulatory, industry, customer, and company requirements.

Demonstrate a strong commitment to achieving goals and delivering high-quality outcomes by effectively prioritizing tasks, managing time efficiently, and using data-driven decision-making to overcome obstacles.

Execute quality plans for the successful introduction of new products (NPI), including risk assessments, process validations, and first article inspections (FAI), to ensure that new products meet all quality and performance criteria before full-scale production.

Advocate and lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) initiatives (PFMEA, control plans, SPC, etc.), and identify areas of opportunity for product and process improvements using baseline factory metrics (scrap, rework, FPY, etc.).

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, and supply chain, to address quality issues and drive continuous improvement.

Monitor and lead root cause analysis and corrective action (RCCA) activities for systemic issues to ensure effective RCCA.

What You Will Learn:

Enhance your ability to convey information clearly and concisely to various audiences, both verbally and in writing, providing regular feedback to senior management and stakeholders.

Strengthen your understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, experience with Kaizen events, or experience with a continuous improvement program (CORE).

Enhance your problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience

Prior experience in quality, manufacturing, or design engineering, preferably within the aerospace, defense, or other regulated industry.

Experience managing large teams of early to mid-career professionals within a highly matrixed organization.

Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Manufacturing Process Reviews (MPR), First Article Inspection (FAI), Characteristic Accountability & Verification (CA&V), and formal Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA).

Familiarity with special processes (e.g., additive manufacturing, brazing, painting, plating, and welding) and experience with material nonconformance review boards (MRB) and corrective action boards (CAB).

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 

Employee Scholar Program, tuition reimbursement program 

Life insurance and disability coverage 

Optional coverages you can buy: Pet Insurance, Home and Auto, additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal 

Ovia Health, fertility and family planning 

Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 5 free counseling sessions 

Incentives for a Healthy You 

Bright Horizons, back-up child / elder care and college coach resources 

Autism Benefit 

Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits 

Adoption Assistance 

Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program 

And more! 

May be eligible for relocation. 

Learn More and Apply Now! 

Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today.

You could be a great fit for our Quality organization if:  

You take immense satisfaction and pride in the quality of your work.   

You’re the first to point out opportunities for continuous improvement (even outside of work…not at all to the annoyance of your friends and family).   

You understand the absolute importance of adhering to compliance…all while making your customers proud by achieving a zero-defect quality delivery plan.  

OK. We got it. You live and breathe Quality. So do we! For us at Collins Aerospace, quality is personal. People’s lives and safety depend on the quality of our products. From the child flying for the first time, to the men and women who save lives, to the astronaut exploring outer space – what we do matters, every day. If you checked the boxes above, we invite you to join the Quality organization as we work to be the best aerospace company for the world by delighting our customers with 100 percent on-time delivery and zero-defect parts.  

*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. 

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings. 

The salary range for this role is 124,000 USD - 250,000 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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