Job Description

Date Posted:

2021-03-23-07:00

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HCT07: S&IS; (AIS) - Cheshire Goodrich Corporation, Cheshire, CT, 06410 USA

A position has arisen for a Quality Engineer within Collins Aerospace in Cheshire, CT. Reporting directly to the site Quality Manager, this position will be key in monitoring and leading Quality and Continuous Improvement activities and in representing the Quality function with customers.

The role requires an individual capable of working collaboratively with the operations leaders as part of an Integrated Product Team (IPT) in the value stream. Supporting functional groups to implement process improvements through application of appropriate tools, to drive positive change within the company culture. Resulting in measurable improvements via reduction of COPQ (cost of poor quality) and productivity process improvements.

A positive attitude drive for continuous improvement and ensuring the voice of the customer is represented at all times are essential for this role. 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:

* Promote the Quality culture in the business, through compliance to the QMS, requirements of AS9100 and adherence to Quality Cardinal Rules

* Work closely with Operations to ensure product meets requirements and provide guidance in all matters related to Quality Management

* Immediately address quality issues, notifying relevant personnel and ensuring appropriate containment actions are in place to prevent customer escapes.

* Drive problem resolution through to completion for customer SCARs and internal escapes. Ensuring key milestones are met, i.e. Containment, Root Cause Analysis, Mistake Proofing.

* Utilizes PPAP core elements (PFMEA, MSA, Process Flow and Control Plans, etc.) to identify risks and propose mitigation solutions.

* Manage the creation of customer FAI package submissions

* Participate in contract review, ensuring customer specific requirements are understood and effectively communicate throughout the business

* Manage Change Control Activities through to completion including production permits and concessions (deviations)

* Maintain reports, databases and assists with the management of the QMS including: customer scorecards, corrective actions, manufacturing dashboards and CPI project tracker, updating weekly and monthly quality reports as required.

* Participate in customer calls and coordinate / host 2nd party (customer) visits and site audits

* Plan and execute internal audits to AS9100 requirements. Publish audit reports in accordance with company procedures

* Understands and communicate the voice of the customer (externally and internally) in decisions affecting quality and performance.

* Work with functional groups to help internal customers define and establish quality and process improvements

* Participate in document reviews and provide constructive feedback to document authors

* Ability to communicate and work at all levels within the business

Basic Qualifications:

* Bachelors degree and 5 years of relevant experience OR

* Advance degree and 3 years of relevant experience OR

* In absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience is required

* Must be a U.S. Person/Permanent Resident Green Card holder

Preferred Qualifications:

* Previous aerospace/aviation AS9100 industry experience is desirable.

* Minimum 3 years of experience of working in Quality Management.

* Basic knowledge of business management systems ERP / MRP (SAP), configuration tools etc.

* Previous customer facing Quality role, such as hosting customer visits and audits.

* Negotiating with customers to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.

* Strong analytical skills with a bias towards attention to detail. Including use of analytical software (such as Minitab).

* Must be able to read and understand data reports to analyze opportunities for improvement.

* Must be able to read and understand blueprints / engineering drawings

* Ability to work under pressure while maintaining poise and tact in dealing with quality issues.

* Depth of knowledge for AIS Cheshire products & processes is desirable.

* Competent in the use of common IT software including Microsoft Word / Excel / Access databases and SharePoint

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, youll 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.

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!

Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

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

* Life insurance and disability coverage

* Optional coverages you can buy: Pet Insurance, Home and Auto, additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal

* Ovia Health, fertility and family planning

* Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 5 free counseling sessions

* Redbrick - Incentives for a Healthy You

* Autism Benefit

* Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits

* Adoption Assistance

* Best Doctors, second opinion program

* And more!

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

Note:

* Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.)

* Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year

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 thats redefining aerospace, every day.

Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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