Date Posted:2025-08-29Country:United States of AmericaLocation:HKS31: US041-Lenexa, KS 15701 W 95th Street , Lenexa, KS, 66219 USAPosition Role Type:OnsiteU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.Security Clearance: None/Not RequiredCollins Aerospace is hiring a Manager of Quality Assurance in our Lenexa, KS location to support our Galley Inserts team. This position manages the execution of the Quality Assurance operational plan. In this role, you will lead of team of primarily experienced Quality Assurance professionals or a team responsible for Quality Assurance. You will set tactical and operational plans in support of continuous quality improvement, and provide guidance on the implementation of Quality Assurance plans and procedures. You will interact with different internal stakeholders from the site and offshore sites coordinating quality improvements, which are later on reported to the top management.This role may be eligible for relocation.What You Will Do<ul><li>Develops and manages plans, guidelines, policies and processes, to ensure the achievement of quality targets.</li><li>Leads implementation of organization projects and processes to ensure overall quality is continuously improving.</li><li>Oversees quality improvement processes to ensure on-going reductions in Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) and escapes.</li><li>Manages teams collecting and analyzing quality information from multiple sources to develop long-term quality strategies and programs.</li><li>Manages teams providing production process analyses, ensuring quality standards are met and making recommendations for quality improvement.</li><li>Develops and implements operations quality plans and procedures.</li><li>Manages and maintains department budget requirements.</li><li>Leads and directs quality organization and provides cross-functional quality integration leadership</li><li>Establishes, oversees, and administers processes, policies, and best practices, and determines resource requirements, acquisition, improvement plans and quality measures</li><li>Communicates, educates, trains and coaches customers, suppliers, and internal personnel regarding Quality policies, processes and procedures</li><li>Provides cross-functional Quality technical expertise</li><li>Prepares and presents departmental metrics at site monthly reviews</li><li>Manages product compliance and customer satisfaction improvement initiatives</li></ul>Qualifications You Must Have <ul><li>Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience</li></ul>Qualifications We Prefer<ul><li>Prior Quality Management experience is preferred in an aerospace or other manufacturing industry.</li><li>Experience with APQP—Advanced Product Quality Planning and tools.</li><li>Experience with operational performance improvement planning and execution is preferred.</li><li>AS9100 experience is preferred.</li><li>Proven experience managing and developing teams, with a focus on coaching, mentoring, and fostering career growth.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to build trust and collaborate across departments to align quality initiatives with business goals.</li><li>Quality Inspection background</li><li>GD&amp;T experience</li></ul>What We OfferBenefitsSome of our competitive benefits package includes:   <ul><li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance  </li><li>Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees  </li><li>Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option  </li><li>Tuition reimbursement program </li><li>Student Loan Repayment Program  </li><li>Life insurance and disability coverage  </li><li>Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection </li><li>Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits </li><li>Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning  </li><li>Adoption Assistance           </li><li>Autism Benefit  </li><li>Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions  </li><li>Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program </li><li>Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits  </li><li>Bright Horizons, child and elder care services </li><li>Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program  </li><li> And more!  </li></ul>Learn More &amp; Apply Now!​At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team? 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 101,000 USD - 203,000 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. 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