Collins Aerospace · 1 month ago
Program Quality Engineer
Pueblo, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$101K/yr - $203K/yr
8+ years expCollins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. They are seeking a Program Quality Engineer to oversee production execution, ensuring alignment across manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, and quality while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
AerospaceIndustrialMilitarySatellite Communication
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Would be the primary quality interface for customers and suppliers for all High Temperature Composites programs (HTC)
Ensure the HTC program meets all Quality & Mission Assurance requirements, will create the quality plan for each HTC customer/program and work on the compliance matrix
Coordinating with Engineering, VSL and overseeing contracts through all program Lifecycle phases, from design to production and sustainment
Develop and monitor quality metrics to drive continuous improvement initiatives for HTC
Certified DSQR for External HTC customers
Work with supplier quality to validate acceptability of supply chain approach and integrate new vendors, as applicable
Work with Engineering to draft new process specification and inspection criterion, as necessary
Work with procurement on quality notes/requirements for purchase orders
Works closely with Engineering and VSL to enforce process maturity, transition to production activities, and Conduct Production Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), gage R&R and Control plan
Work with operation on First Article Inspection, and Quality Control Plan efforts and play a key role on submitting MRB and FAI to customers
The PQE will work as part of the QA Team, conducting day to day Quality Assurance activities for HTC at the same time as engaging with key stakeholders across the organization (contracts, buyers, production control and operation)
The PQE will engage on both strategic and tactical levels, focusing on quality and schedule performance, early engagement, influencing and providing differentiating quality value to program teams and customers
The PQE will review and approve changes to the technical data packages (ES), drawings, operation documents and assign actions when necessary
Support cross-functional team in, Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations, including identifying non-conformances, providing solutions, tracking issues to closure. Implement projects and processes to ensure overall quality is continuously improving
Support quality investigations related to production deviations, non-conformances, and customer complaints
Will be required to implement Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) in accordance with AS9145 and AS13100 (P&W)
Travel may be required up to 30%
Qualification
Required
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
Experience in interfacing with internal and external customers as well as all levels of personnel
Working experience in supporting design and/or manufacturing process
Experience with root cause corrective action (RCCA) and applying quality methodology and tool
Experience in process validation and statistical methods
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Preferred
Experience in any of the following is highly desired: Six Sigma or Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
Experienced in 8D, quality tools, 5 Whys of Root Cause Analysis, and SPC analysis
Experience as a lead for cross-functional team and provide forecasting to reach established goals
Experience assimilating, analyzing, and presenting data to leaders, customers, and peers
Working experience with drawings/specs and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
Benefits
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 program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
And more!
Company
Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace is an RTX business.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-07-21Acquired
Leadership Team
Brad Haselhorst
Vice President and General Manager, Interior Products
Greg Gernhardt
VP Boeing Programs
Recent News
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