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RTX · 1 month ago

Senior Quality Engineer (Onsite)

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$82K/yr - $164K/yr

5+ years exp

RTX is a leading aerospace company seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to join their Cedar Rapids team. The role involves ensuring the integrity and performance of aerospace products by applying technical expertise to prevent defects and drive continuous improvement throughout the product lifecycle.

AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conducts processes to modify, apply, and maintain quality evaluation, control systems and protocols

Provides explanations of testing and inspection plans, methods, and technologies to assure reliability and conformance of products and processes

Provides analysis and recommendations for corrective actions for nonconformities and/or design problems for internally produced products & processes

Utilizes PPAP core elements (e.g. PFMEA, MSA, Process Flow and Control Plans, etc.) to identify and develop recommendations for managing risk in product development

Conducts reviews to ensure all requirements are met for work transfer and process change management, including Resourcing Gate and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) acceptance

Reviews process control documentation to ensure compliance with requirements, objectives, and/or contracts

Working with product design and specification, devises testing plans, methods, and equipment to assure the reliability of the product. Collaborates internally to ensure quality standards are in effect

Develops proactive quality initiative strategies and drives their implementation

Performs Escape management procedures, root cause analysis, and recommends corrective action for design problems for internally produced products & processes

Responsible for both Program and Product Quality Engineering

Responsible for the development of new inspection technologies or methodologies to assure product conformance

Qualification

Manufacturing process knowledgePPAPRoot Cause AnalysisLeanSix SigmaData miningProfessional quality certificationsTechnical specifications interpretationInterpersonal skills

Required

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience

Manufacturing process knowledge (assembly, inspection, test)

Demonstrated ability to understand engineering drawings, work instructions, Bill of Materials (BOMs), consumable materials control, process disciplines and tool control

Preferred

Strong interpersonal skills with experience in negotiating, having difficult conversations, and ability to work well with factory management, hourly employees, and internal stakeholders

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline is highly desired

Prior experience in a quality-focused role is preferred

Experience with ZDP, ACE, Lean, Six Sigma, and Root Cause Analysis methodologies

Demonstrated ability to interpret technical specifications and requirements

Experience with data mining and analysis

Professional quality certifications such as ASQ or CQE are preferred

Benefits

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

Eligible for relocation assistance

Company

RTX

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RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.

Founded in 1922

Arlington, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees