Sr Quality Engineer (Onsite)
About The Position
Collins Aerospace is seeking a skilled and driven Senior Quality Engineer, identified in the description as a Principal Specialist, Quality Assurance, to support quality, precision, and compliance at its Pueblo, Colorado facility. This role leads Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations into non-conformances, production deviations, and customer complaints, with an emphasis on sustainable solutions and continuous quality improvement. The position is primarily onsite. Relocation assistance is available. The engineer manages and improves the site Quality Management System, including document control and records management. The role also reviews manufacturing process changes, validations, and product documentation; supports compliance with AS9100, FAA, and other applicable standards; and assists with external certification and customer audits. The position serves as a subject matter expert in quality methods, tools, and statistical analysis, and drives improvement work including Zero, PFMEA, MPR projects, and process optimization.
Requirements
- A university degree or equivalent experience and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience.
- Experience leading RCCA and applying quality methodologies and tools.
- Working experience with drawings, specifications, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
- Experience in process validation and statistical methods.
- U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Six Sigma or Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
- Experience with 8D, quality tools, 5 Whys root cause analysis, and SPC analysis.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and provide forecasting to achieve established goals.
- Ability to assimilate, analyze, and present data to leaders, customers, and peers.
- Experience interfacing with internal and external customers and personnel at all levels.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate and lead cross-functional teams in RCCA investigations, identifying non-conformances, developing solutions, and tracking issues through closure.
- Implement projects and processes to continuously improve overall quality.
- Lead investigations related to production deviations, non-conformances, and customer complaints.
- Review and approve manufacturing process changes, validations, and product documentation.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Zero, PFMEA, MPR projects, and process optimization.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on quality tools, methods, and statistical analysis.
- Apply quality methodologies and tools in root cause and corrective action work.
- Manage, maintain, and continuously improve the site Quality Management System, including document control and record management.
- Prepare and maintain compliance documentation and records for AS9100, FAA, and other applicable industry standards.
- Support external certification and customer audits.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- 401(k) plan with employer matching and a separate employer retirement contribution
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan repayment program
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
- Optional pet insurance
- Optional home and auto insurance
- Optional additional life and accident insurance
- Optional critical illness insurance
- Optional group legal coverage
- Optional identity theft protection
- Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
- Fertility and family-planning support
- Adoption assistance
- Autism benefit
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Wellness rewards program
- Virtual doctor visits
- Child and elder care services
- Second-opinion medical service
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Paid time off and holidays
- Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, subject to eligibility and applicable conditions
- Relocation assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
