Principal Quality Engineer (Onsite - Puerto Rico)

Date Posted:

2026-06-12

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 Principal Quality Engineer to lead quality initiatives across supply chain, manufacturing, and program management operations. In this role, you will develop and improve quality systems, process controls, and risk management strategies to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will drive continuous improvement, resolve quality issues, and implement corrective actions to enhance product and process performance.

Your mission: to ensure product quality, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence by proactively identifying risks, improving processes, and driving sustainable quality solutions that support customer satisfaction and business success.

Join us in advancing quality excellence and innovation across our aerospace operations!

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

What You Will Do:

• Develop and maintain quality evaluation systems supporting Supply Chain, Program Management, and Manufacturing operations.

• Evaluate and approve process deviations, engineering changes, testing activities, and non-conforming material dispositions through MRB processes.

• Ensure compliance of Supply Chain and Value Stream projects, procedures, and process control documentation with customer, regulatory, and internal requirements.

• Identify and mitigate product and process risks using PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, and other quality tools.

• Lead escape management investigations, perform root cause analyses, and implement corrective and preventive actions.

• Support change management, Gate Reviews, PPAP submissions, design improvements, and manufacturing readiness activities.

• Develop inspection plans, conduct Gage R&R studies, and utilize measurement systems to ensure product conformity.

• Support NOPQE activities, quality audits, and analysis of quality metrics to drive continuous improvement and risk reduction.

• Provide technical leadership while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance quality performance across the organization.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 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 a related discipline within aerospace, defense, medical device, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.

• Working knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, PPAP, MRB processes, Gage R&R, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), and statistical quality tools.

• Experience with supplier quality management, SAP or quality management software systems, and the ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical requirements.

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

• 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, Quality & Supply Chain

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. Join the Collins Aerospace Quality team and play a critical role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance. In this dynamic environment, you will collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and operations functions while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence throughout the organization.

Collins Aerospace, an 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 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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