Program Quality Lead (onsite)

RTX•Marlborough, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. With 68,000 employees across 46 countries around the world, we offer an extensive flight list of opportunities to explore the depth of our organization. Mission Systems Customer Quality is seeking an experienced professional Program Quality Lead(PQL) / Mission Assurance Lead (MAL) to implement and manage a Quality Assurance System and specific customer quality flow-down requirements throughout proposal and program lifecycles. The selected professional(s) will tailor existing quality planning to administer customer and internal quality requirements for program teams and supply base. The selected individual(s) will act as the voice of the customer to independently assure mission success. This position is located in Marlborough, MA or Largo, FL and requires US Citizenship with the ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance. The PQL is responsible for leading a team of cross product team of Mission Assurance Engineers. Responsibilities may include employee performance development, staffing, as well as supporting programs ensuring that Mission Assurance technical requirements are developed using approved development processes and procedures. The PQL must be able to work within a cross-function, matrixed organization in which there is close interaction and collaboration with Supplier Quality, Hardware Quality and various Engineering disciplines.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
Minimum of 5-10 years leadership in Quality, Engineering or related discipline
Application and adherence to Quality Management Systems IS0 9001 or AS9100
The ability to lead, coach and mentor others in routine settings and difficult situations
Ability to collaborate with program team members to develop practical solutions to complex problems
Experience in predictive and proactive measures and metrics assessments and leading actions to improve performance or mitigate problems
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Current/Active US Security Clearance
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer or Manager
Working knowledge of Industry and Government Mission Assurance Requirements and Standards
Working knowledge of EQT / RCAS or a proven close- loop corrective action system
Past or present active member or chair of Material and Failure nonconformance review boards (MRB/FRB)
Experience with IPDS/gating or program phasing (nonrecurring/recurring activities)
Experience in leading or a member of risk & opportunity management, assessment, mitigation and capture
Practical knowledge of systems engineering, reliability and system safety requirements
Experience in Earned Value Management and Cost Account Management including EVMS Level II certification a plus

Responsibilities

Perform with minimal supervision
Execute Mission Assurance responsibilities as a member of a program leadership team
Ensure programmatic and technical risks are identified, contained, and managed throughout each phase of business pursuit and program execution
Ensure Mission Assurance engagement in engineering development, design and test requirements verification, including the transition of design to production
Lead multi-functional teams in problem resolution and continuous improvement activities with an emphasis on six sigma, lean practices and other analytical improvement methods and tools
Manage business and program performance utilizing predictive and proactive measures and metrics
Maintain positive relationships with program management, cross-functional program leadership, suppliers, customers and government representatives.
Lead Mission Assurance teams in performing to expectation and mentoring individuals in talent enhancement
Selected candidate will have strong written/verbal presentation skills
Be proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

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!