Principal Quality Engineer

RTX•Spokane, WA

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. The position is working onsite at our Spokane, WA facility Relocation assistance is available Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us! WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

Requirements

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)
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Leads collection and analysis of quality information from multiple sources to develop quality strategy and programs.
Drives quality improvement processes to ensure on-going reductions in Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) and escapes.
Provides expertise in production process analysis, ensuring quality standards are met and making recommendations for key quality improvements.
Participate in Continuous Improvement and activities.
Develops and implements Quality Assurance plans, guidelines, policies, and processes to ensure the achievement of Quality targets.
Develops organization projects and processes to ensure overall quality is continuously improving and directs implementation.
Train site personnel in quality concepts, changes in process, improvement projects, and other related topics.
Assist in the development of Quality procedures and processes to improve product quality, increase departmental efficiency, reduce/eliminate inefficient processes.
Ability to measure, analyze and assess complex processes.
Complete other duties as assigned.

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