Cookies & analytics consent
We serve candidates globally, so we only activate Google Tag Manager and other analytics after you opt in. This keeps us aligned with GDPR/UK DPA, ePrivacy, LGPD, and similar rules. Essential features still run without analytics cookies.
Read how we use data in our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
🤖 15+ AI Agents working for you. Find jobs, score and update resumes, cover letter, interview questions, missing keywords, and lots more.

Raytheon • Rockford, Illinois, United States
Salary: $68,900 - $131,100 / year
Role & seniority
Stack/tools
Top 3 responsibilities
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for internal escapes that disrupt production; support Program Quality for customer escape resolution
Drive continuous improvement in assembly operations; implement and monitor proactive quality initiatives (e.g., Zero Defect Plan)
Create/manage control plans, identify KPIs, monitor assembly process quality, and report trends/progress to management
Must-have skills
Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and ≥2 years relevant experience (or advanced related degree)
Prior quality experience in aerospace or other highly regulated manufacturing
Proficiency with quality and problem-solving tools; experience creating/maintaining quality documents; familiarity with RCCA/lean principles
Nice-to-haves
Experience supporting both development and production programs
Customer-facing quality initiatives
Additional Lean/quality specialization or certifications
Location & work type
Additional notes
Date Posted: 2026-02-23 Country: United States of America Location: US-IL-ROCKFORD-P6 ~ 4747 Harrison Ave ~ 4747 HARRISON AVE-P6 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required Joining Collins Aerospace is not just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. 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 to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. Collins Aerospace is seeking an Operations Quality Engineer to support our Electric Power Systems Business Unit in Rockford, IL. In this role, you will manage day-to-day Quality Assurance (QA) activities that enable safe, compliant, and efficient production operations. You will also drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product performance, process capability, and customer satisfaction. This position plays a critical role in ensuring Quality Assurance requirements are clearly understood, effectively executed, and fully compliant for both internal and external customers. What You’ll Do Take a lead role to identify Root Cause and Corrective Action for internal escapes or turn backs that affect production flow and provide direct support to our Program Quality team towards customer escape resolution. Utilize problem solving skills to drive continuous improvement throughout an assembly environment. Create and manage control plans to ensure proper identification of KPIs as well as control of the assembly process. Work in partnership with internal producer sites to implement and monitor proactive quality initiatives like Zero Defect Plan (ZDP). Utilize corporate data streams to identify and report trends as well as improvement progress to management team. Operate within a multifunctional value stream, engaging with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality to ensure alignment and execution of quality objectives Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field. Prior Quality experience in aerospace or other highly regulated manufacturing industry. Qualifications We Prefer Experience supporting both development and production programs. Proficiency using Quality and Problem-Solving tools. Experience in creation and maintenance of Quality documents. Experience in customer facing Quality initiatives. Working experience with RCCA and/or other lean manufacturing principles. 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! May be eligible for relocation. 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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.