Quality Assurance Technician, 3rd Shift (Onsite)

RTX•Coralville, IA

4d•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. This is an onsite position for a high performing individual as a quality assurance tech, who will manage projects and processes to ensure overall quality performance improves across the Coralville, IA site. This position will require regular communication with parties both internal and outside of manufacturing and quality regarding process and systems improvements. The role will have a strong focus on document control processes related to AS9100 quality system requirements and First Article Inspection (FAI). The standard working hours for third shift are 11:30 PM – 7:30 AM; however, hours may vary or flex based on business needs.

Requirements

Typically requires HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
Experience working in regulated or quality-controlled environments where established standards and procedures guide product or process quality
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated willingness to learn and be actively engaged in quality principles, processes, and continuous improvement activities
Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment while maintaining a positive and solutions-oriented mindset
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proactive approach to identifying issues and contributing to problem-solving efforts
Ability to work independently with limited direction while maintaining attention to detail
Familiarity with Collins Aerospace processes and procedures

Responsibilities

Conducts research and collects data to evaluate potential solutions to improve quality performance within the site including proactive quality projects, SRR improvements, or quality clinic projects
Establishes and implements quality control objectives, activities, or procedures to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, or minimize costs
Reviews and provides input to potential quality improvement projects
Assists in the development and management of PFMEAs and Control Plans
Coordinates and helps to facilitate manufacturing process reviews (MPRs) as well as manages follow up actions within the sites in the portfolio
Plans, leads and facilitates data driven CORE (Lean) events within the site to improve quality performance
Communicates with site and quality leadership
Drives and initiates Relentless Root Cause Analysis for quality issues to improve throughput and customer satisfaction
Manage the documentation control process for the AS9100 quality management system, including the creation, review, approval, distribution, and archiving of documents
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to review and update documentation as necessary to reflect changes in processes, procedures, or regulations
Conduct regular audits to verify the accuracy and completeness of document records and identify any discrepancies or non-conformities
Develop and maintain document control procedures and guidelines to ensure consistency and efficiency in the management of documents
Provide training and support to employees on document control procedures and requirements

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!