Quality Engineer II (Onsite)

at  Collins Aerospace

JOB SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:

• Analysis - Demonstrates the ability to provide a concise analysis of a problem or situation
• Coordinating – Ownership of initiatives after determining objective and requirements
• Communication - Demonstrates the ability to circulate information through the proper channels in a manner that is accessible to the audience
• Information Management - Uses various software packages to maintain and update documents and records
• Listening - Exhibits good listening skills
• Relationships - Displays a compassionate attitude toward the needs of others
• Speaking - Uses language that is business appropriate and professional
• Strategic Thinking - Has a firm understanding of the organization’s competitive Writing - Uses language that is business appropriate in written documents

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 2 years prior relevant experience or in absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have computer skills and be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, including GD&T
• Experience using inspection tools (micrometers, calipers, height gages, pin gages, thread gages, etc.)
• Coachable and willing to be fully engaged in all aspects of Quality principles and activities
• Experience with AS 9100 or ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems

POSITION ROLE TYPE:

Onsite
Collins Aerospace is looking to hire a Quality Engineer to join our Ejection Seating team in beautiful Colorado Springs, CO. This position develops, modifies, applies and maintains quality evaluation, control systems and protocols. Works with designs and specifications, devises testing plans, methods and equipment to assure reliability of product. Collaborates internally to ensure quality standards are in effect. Ensures that projects and process control documents are compliant with requirements, objectives and/or contracts. Identifies and manages risk in product development (primarily utilizing and driving Production Part Approval Process (PAPP) core elements e.g. PFMEA, MSA, Process Flow and Control Plans, etc.). Develops and implements proactive quality strategies. Performs Escape
management procedures, root cause analysis, and recommends corrective action(s). Ensures all requirements are met for work transfer and process change management (e.g. Resourcing Gate and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) acceptance). Designs and implements product engineering changes to satisfy quality issues raised by customers. Supports the development and maintenance of inspection technologies or methodologies to assure product conformance.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, coordinate, and take responsibility for Quality activities that support the design, manufacturing and assembly of ejection seats.
• Ensuring customers receive conforming material in timely manner through execution of processes. This includes gathering information and inputs for processing material through MRB and the Quality Clinic.
• Support FAI activities IAW AS9102.
• Support compliance of special processes.
• Facilitate and investigate RCCA for nonconformances.
• Review and approve of engineering change orders.
• Support for assigned programs/customers including KPI and customer specific corrective action.
• Assist in the creation of root cause and corrective actions across the site.
• Drive improvements through the corrective action board.
• Initiate regular internal business process assessments to measure the “health” of the business in between audit cycles.
• Communicate with site and quality leadership regarding trends (metrics) and nonconformances.

THIS ROLE IS ALSO ELIGIBLE FOR THE RE-EMPOWER PROGRAM. THE RE-EMPOWER PROGRAM HELPS SUPPORT TALENTED AND COMMITTED PROFESSIONALS AS THEY REBUILD THEIR CAPABILITIES, ENHANCE LEADERSHIP SKILLS, AND CONTINUE THEIR PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY. OVER THE COURSE OF THE 14-WEEK PROGRAM, EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS WILL GAIN PAID, ON-THE-JOB EXPERIENCE, HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN SESSIONS WITH LEADERSHIP, DEVELOP PERSONALIZED PLANS FOR SUCCESS AND RECEIVE COACHING TO GUIDE THEIR RETURN-TO-WORK EXPERIENCE. UPON COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM, BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND CONTRIBUTIONS PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CAREER AT RTX.

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies 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.
Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.