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Collins Aerospace · 22 hours ago

Senior Quality Engineer

Pueblo, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$82K/yr - $164K/yr

5+ years exp

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced solutions for the aerospace and defense industry. They are seeking a skilled engineer to lead quality investigations, manage corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement efforts to enhance product quality and compliance with industry standards.

AerospaceIndustrialMilitarySatellite Communication

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead root cause investigations using quality tools; develop, implement, and verify corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), including monitoring closure timelines and effectiveness

Collect, analyze, and assess quality data, process metrics, and defect trends from multiple sources to drive continuous improvement, reduce Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), and prevent quality escapes

Measure, analyze, and improve complex manufacturing and business processes using data-driven and risk-based methodologies

Perform risk assessments and validation activities, including PFMEA, Gage R&R, and Measurement Process Reviews (MPR), to proactively identify and mitigate quality risks

Lead and manage quality improvement projects and organizational process initiatives to improve product quality, increase efficiency, and eliminate non-value-added activities

Provide expertise in production process analysis, ensure compliance with quality standards, and recommend and implement key quality and process improvements

Train and mentor site personnel on quality concepts, process changes, improvement projects, and related quality topics

Manage, maintain, and continuously improve the site Quality Management System (QMS), including document control and record management

Prepare and maintain compliance documentation and records to ensure adherence to AS9100, FAA, and other applicable industry standards; support external certification and customer audits

Complete other duties as assigned

Qualification

Root Cause AnalysisAdvanced Product Quality PlanningQuality Management SystemLean Management ToolsAS9100 AuditingCMM ExperienceProcess ImprovementData AnalysisTrainingTeam LeadershipMentoring

Required

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience

Experience with Root Cause and Correction Action Management

Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)

Preferred

Experience in manufacturing in aerospace, aviation, or automotive industry

Experience with Lean management tools

Auditing experience with AS9100

Experience in measuring and reporting key quality characteristics and objectives including PPM, COPQ, product testing, etc

Experience documenting with MES/SAP or similar tool as well as experience creating Corrective Action Reports

CMM experience

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!