Apply on Employer Site

Collins Aerospace · 3 days ago

Quality Engineer (Onsite)

West Des Moines, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$69K/yr - $131K/yr

2+ years exp

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Quality Engineer to support our Engine Control Systems Business Unit in West Des Moines, IA. In this role, you will manage Quality Engineering processes and/or projects, ensuring compliant hardware deliveries and performing quality evaluations.

AerospaceIndustrialMilitarySatellite Communication

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Maintain a close relationship with customer and program leadership to ensure compliant hardware deliveries

Understand customer requirements and expectations and be able to communicate those key points to internal production team and the supply chain

Provides analysis and explanations of inspection plans, methods and technologies to assure reliability and conformance of products and processes

Prepare, review, and audit First Article Inspections (AS9102)

Perform escape management processes and lead corrective/preventive action efforts (CAPA)

Ensures that projects and process control documentation are compliant with requirements, objectives and/or contracts

Utilizes UPPAP core elements (e.g. PFMEA, MSA, Process Flow and Control Plans, etc.) to identify and make recommendations for managing risk in product development

Interpret engineering and specification requirements to prepare, review and approve specific quality documents such as Quality Plans and Inspection Plans

Analyzes and makes recommendations for root cause and corrective action for nonconformities and/or design problems for internally produced products & processes

Help drive process improvements and cost savings utilizing a continuous improvement mentality

Participate in customer, as well as third party regulatory and internal audits

Support Material Review Board (MRB) activities

Review and approve Manufacturing change orders (MCO) and Engineering Changes

Collaborates internally to ensure quality standards are in effect

Serve as a quality resource and advisor for manufacturing floor personnel and stakeholders

Support internal and external audits to evaluate quality systems and compliance

Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards (e.g. AS9100)

Lead structured problem-solving and root cause investigations (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, 8D, RedX, Shainin) for internal and external quality issues

Qualification

Quality EngineeringRoot Cause AnalysisGeometric Dimensioning & TolerancingSAP/ERPStatistical Process ControlCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem-Solving Skills

Required

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field

Prior quality or other engineering experience within a manufacturing environment

Experience interpreting and understanding technical drawings/reports, manuals, and work instructions

Preferred

Experience in Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA) methodologies, including practical application of tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa/Fishbone, Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), and DMAIC to drive sustainable corrective actions

Strong working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) in accordance with ASME Y14.5, with the ability to interpret, analyze, and apply tolerancing requirements to complex engineering drawings

Experience with cross-functional RCCA investigations, collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to resolve nonconformances and prevent recurrence

Experience with SAP/ERP

Knowledge of Statistical Process Controls and Capability analysis

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!