Manager, Mission / Quality Assurance (Onsite)

RTX•Lenexa, KS

33d•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is hiring a Manager of Quality Assurance in our Lenexa, KS location to support our Galley Inserts team. This position manages the execution of the Quality Assurance operational plan. In this role, you will lead of team of primarily experienced Quality Assurance professionals or a team responsible for Quality Assurance. You will set tactical and operational plans in support of continuous quality improvement, and provide guidance on the implementation of Quality Assurance plans and procedures. You will interact with different internal stakeholders from the site and offshore sites coordinating quality improvements, which are later on reported to the top management. This role may be eligible for relocation.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

Nice To Haves

Prior Quality Management experience is preferred in an aerospace or other manufacturing industry.
Experience with APQP—Advanced Product Quality Planning and tools.
Experience with operational performance improvement planning and execution is preferred.
AS9100 experience is preferred.
Proven experience managing and developing teams, with a focus on coaching, mentoring, and fostering career growth.
Demonstrated ability to build trust and collaborate across departments to align quality initiatives with business goals.
Quality Inspection background
GD&T experience

Responsibilities

Develops and manages plans, guidelines, policies and processes, to ensure the achievement of quality targets.
Leads implementation of organization projects and processes to ensure overall quality is continuously improving.
Oversees quality improvement processes to ensure on-going reductions in Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) and escapes.
Manages teams collecting and analyzing quality information from multiple sources to develop long-term quality strategies and programs.
Manages teams providing production process analyses, ensuring quality standards are met and making recommendations for quality improvement.
Develops and implements operations quality plans and procedures.
Manages and maintains department budget requirements.
Leads and directs quality organization and provides cross-functional quality integration leadership
Establishes, oversees, and administers processes, policies, and best practices, and determines resource requirements, acquisition, improvement plans and quality measures
Communicates, educates, trains and coaches customers, suppliers, and internal personnel regarding Quality policies, processes and procedures
Provides cross-functional Quality technical expertise
Prepares and presents departmental metrics at site monthly reviews
Manages product compliance and customer satisfaction improvement initiatives

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