Principal Quality Engineer (Onsite - Puerto Rico)

Date Posted:

2026-07-27



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-PR-SANTA ISABEL-B4 ~ Felicia Industrial Park - St B4 ~ BLDG 4



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, Puerto Rico location. Candidates must be residing in Puerto Rico at the time of starting employment. Relocation is not offered.

What You Will Do

• Develop, modify, apply, and maintain quality evaluation systems, process controls, and quality protocols supporting Supply Chain, Program Management, and Manufacturing operations.
• Ensure products, suppliers, and manufacturing processes comply with customer, regulatory, contractual, and internal quality requirements.
• Lead product and process risk management activities utilizing PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, PPAP, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), Gage R&R, and other quality engineering tools.
• Evaluate and approve engineering changes, process deviations, testing activities, work transfers, change management initiatives, and nonconforming material dispositions through MRB processes.
• Lead escape management investigations, perform root cause analyses, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions to improve product and process performance.
• Develop inspection plans, testing methods, measurement systems, and quality methodologies that ensure product reliability and conformance.
• Analyze quality metrics, audit results, and manufacturing performance to identify improvement opportunities and reduce operational risk.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Program Management teams to implement proactive quality strategies and support production readiness activities.
• Serve as a subject matter expert, providing technical guidance while influencing quality policies, procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
• Lead or support complex quality engineering projects with minimal supervision while mentoring and coaching less experienced quality professionals.

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 another highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, PPAP, MRB processes, Gage R&R, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), statistical process control, and other quality engineering tools.
• Experience supporting supplier quality, work transfers, change management, production readiness, and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities.
• Experience with SAP or other Quality Management Systems (QMS).

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, 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. (Select One) 

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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