Date Posted:2025-08-01Country:United States of AmericaLocation:HCA99: Field Office - CA Remote Location, Remote City, CA, 94203 USAPosition Role Type:RemoteU.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 RequiredJoining Collins Aerospace isn’t 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. We are looking for a Principal Tooling Quality Engineer who will work with the Global Tooling Team to provide support to all Aerostructures sites and suppliers.  You will be collaborating with mechanical engineering, the data analytics team, supply chain, production and suppliers.As part of the Global Tooling Group Team you will play a key role in ensuring all tools meet and/or exceed our customer expectations.  You will provide support and oversite for Metrology Inspections at all Aerostructures sites.What You Will Do<ul><li>Develop inspection plans, requirements, and procedures to ensure tool / product conformance.</li><li>Metrology inspection and reverse engineering in support of new business</li><li>Support inspection activities by providing complete documentation and inspection packages as required by contract.</li><li>Participate in, support, mentor and coordinate various levels of Quality requirements related to tooling</li><li>Conduct quality contract reviews and incorporate customer requirements into tool quality procedures.</li><li>Technical review of Tooling data in support of FAI’s.</li><li>Perform tooling assessment and audits at suppliers.</li><li>Support equipment certification of Laser Trackers / PCMM / Scanners, Digital Product Definition (DPD) plan, software testing, data analysis and training.</li><li>Support tooling transfers and startup activities to resolve Quality issues.</li><li>Maintain Site quality records, metrics, and databases.</li><li>Develop, manage and maintain Scripts and Macros to reduce cycle time and increase efficiency of the team</li><li>Create presentations to internal management level personnel.</li><li>May travel less than 50% of the time domestically and internationally.</li></ul>Qualifications You Must Have<ul><li>Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience</li><li>Understanding of design and manufacturing methods with the ability to read and interpret 2D and 3D drawings.</li><li>Experience with ISO 9001 / AS9100 standards.</li><li>Experience with MS Office-Excel, Word &amp; PowerPoint, MS Access</li><li>Experience in quality, manufacturing, or production engineering roles</li></ul>Qualifications We Prefer<ul><li>3-5 yrs experience in CATIA V5 or similar CAD system.</li><li>Structured problem-solving tools.</li><li>Experience with Laser Trackers, PCMMs, Scanners, Photogrammetry, or similar metrology systems</li><li>VBA and other programming skills a plus</li></ul>Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!  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>*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).  An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. *Position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role. 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.  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. 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