Sr. Quality Engineer

at  Collins Aerospace

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Defense Industry Experience.
• A basic awareness of Quality Management Systems such as ISO9000 and AS9100
• AS9102 First Article Inspection knowledge / NETINSPECT
• IPC-A-610 awareness
• Ability to interpret and understand blueprints / engineering drawings
• AS9100 Lead Auditor
• Knowledge of business management systems: ERP / SAP, Solumina, configuration tools etc.
• Competent in the use of common IT software including Microsoft Word / Excel / Access databases and SharePoint.
• Knowledge of some of the common Quality tools: PPAP, NPI / APQP, Control Plans, FMEA, SPC, 8D
• Strong data analytics skills with the ability to prepare, process, analyze, and visualize significant amounts of information from multiple data sources while keeping the big picture in mind.
• Advanced Microsoft data analysis capabilities including Excel, VBA, PowerPivot, Access, and SharePoint.
• Experience building and maintaining reporting and analysis solutions using SAP Business Warehouse queries and/or BW Analysis.
• Ability to interpret Quality-related data and metric requirements into simple terms, along with training and development for subject matter experts and end-users on business intelligence tools and systems
• Knowledge and best practices and visualization techniques needed to develop intuitive, interactive data interface solutions.
• Strong business acumen, ideally in manufacturing operations or finance.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma.

POSITION ROLE TYPE:

Onsite
Collins Aerospace is looking for a Sr. Quality Engineer to support our Cheshire, CT location. In this role you will be reporting directly to the site Sr. Quality Manager. This position will be key to support operations within Collins Aerospace Cheshire, CT. This role requires an individual with a hands-on approach to Quality and continuous improvement combined with data analytics knowledge.
This position will require regular communication with parties both internal and externally to communicate quality results and identify process and systems improvements. This position requires the ability to prioritize and perform complex tasks within established deadlines. The successful candidate for this assignment must be able to work independently and on project teams in a fast-paced environment using a variety of technologies, reporting skills, communication skills, basic understanding of the Manufacturing Operations as well as basic business and financial acumen.
The role requires an individual capable of performing a variety of analytics and reporting apply statistical techniques to analyze results, and leverage reporting and data visualization tools to turn data into actionable information. This individual will work with the responsibility to aggregate critical data and metrics, identify performance trends, and develop efficient means to capture, analyze, and report key information to drive performance improvement actions. Candidates should be confident, self-motivated, work well within a team and have the ability to communicate and work at all levels within the business.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze and correlate large, complex data sets and provide information reports to users for further analysis.
• Develop automated reporting solutions using Excel, VBA, Access, SAP, Business Warehouse, Data Visualization Software, and SQL.
• Implement data visualization solutions using software such as Tableau and Microsoft Power BI.
• Develop metric processes and tools, analyze trends, conduct ad hoc reporting, and report out performance to drive real-time actions.
• Provide user support and training on data analytics tools when appropriate.
• Create presentations and provide input to key progress reviews for leadership and KPI reviews, monthly Operations Review, Operations CAB.
• Support continuous improvement efforts to develop standard work, change processes, solve problems, Update and maintain KPI performance trends and monthly control tower.
• Summarize, develop conclusions, and identify opportunities to achieve improvement targets.
• Promote the Quality culture in the business, through compliance to the QMS, requirements of AS9100 and adherence to Quality Cardinal Rules
• Drive problem resolution through to completion for customer and internal escapes.
• Utilizes Advance Quality Planning techniques (PFMEA, MSA, Process Flow and Control Plans, etc.) to identify risks and propose mitigation solutions.
• Promote the Quality culture in the business, through compliance to the QMS and adherence to Quality Cardinal Rules
• Provide line-side support for Quality issues and determination of non-conformance, escalating any significant concerns to the Quality Engineer
• Represent the Quality function in the manufacturing environment and at Tier review meetings
• Participate in real-time problem resolution with production and Quality Clinic teams
• Deployment of containment actions
• Act as the Quality focal to raise and deploy product / process deviations
• Generate and prepare FAI (First Article Inspection) reports for customers

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.