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Collins Aerospace · 3 weeks ago

Associate Director, Quality Engineering (onsite)

Everett, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$162K/yr - $326K/yr

12+ years exp

Collins Aerospace is a leader in aviation interior products and services, committed to making air travel more comfortable and secure. The Associate Director of Quality is responsible for defining and advancing the quality strategy, ensuring product integrity and regulatory compliance across all operations, and leading multiple quality functions to drive operational excellence.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive quality strategy that aligns with enterprise goals and drives operational excellence

Oversee and enhance the AS9100-certified Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with FAA and customer-specific requirements

Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities, auditors, and customers on all quality and compliance matters

Lead the design and implementation of quality systems, processes, and methodologies to ensure product and process conformance

Direct Quality Engineering, MRB, Escape Management, and CAPA teams to perform effective root cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions

Drive the development of test and inspection methods and technologies to ensure reliability and performance consistency

Manage risk through application of PPAP and MRL principles, including PFMEA, MSA, Process Flow, and Control Plans

Oversee work transfer and process change management, ensuring all PPAP and Resourcing Gate requirements are met

Champion data-driven decision-making by leveraging analytics, dashboards, and predictive tools to improve quality performance

Lead initiatives to enhance capability, reduce variability, and increase productivity and customer satisfaction

Implement proactive quality improvements and engineering changes to address complex nonconformities and customer issues

Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability across all quality and operational teams

Provide coaching and professional development to enhance team capability, engagement, and alignment with business objectives

Support business travel up to 20% of the time

Qualification

Quality Management SystemAS9100 standardsFAA regulatory complianceContinuous improvement methodologiesManufacturing leadershipCross-functional initiativesAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsCustomer-focused mindset

Required

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations

10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, including responsibility such as, leading multiple functions, managers, and cross-functional workstreams

Experience with AS9100 standards and FAA/EASA regulatory compliance

Experience applying quality frameworks and continuous improvement methodologies

Preferred

Aerospace industry experience, quality experience ideal

Degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field

Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives that enhance compliance, efficiency, and customer satisfaction

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of influencing at all organizational levels

Customer-focused mindset with a proactive approach to risk mitigation, performance optimization, and quality innovation

Exceptional analytical, strategic, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to leverage data to drive improvement

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