Principal Specialist, Design Quality Assurance Conformity Agent (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. This position is for a Design Quality Assurance (DQA) Conformity Agent. Performs basic technical tasks which contribute to the planning and execution of hardware/test station conformity inspections. Provides technical support to Engineers on conformity inspection and associated processes. Assists higher level support staff to confer with Engineers on details and implications of these inspections.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
Experience with configuration management processes and tools.
Experience in processes pertaining to Engineering development and qualification/verification testing.
Experience reading and verifying hardware drawings.

Nice To Haves

Ability to obtain authorization for internal or customer specific conformities to sign FAA paperwork.
Ability to work independently and manage schedule and priorities
Ability to compare design data to the as-built configuration of developmental hardware
Ability to understand FAA requirements

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to Engineers on hardware/test station conformity.
Provides technical support to Engineers on conformity inspections and associated processes.
Plan and execute hardware and test station conformity inspections.
Maintains test setups and equipment.
Gathers and maintains documentation to support statements of conformity.
Collaborates with Engineering for scheduling/executing conformities to meet project needs.
5-10% as needed.

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!