Senior Quality Engineer

The Senior Quality Engineer is responsible for identifying, scoping, and implementing Quality Control and Assurance initiatives within the special process area. This role focuses on driving continuous improvement by detecting and addressing gaps or non-compliance with QMS/AS9100 standards and NADCAP requirements.

The Senior Quality Engineer will collaborate closely with sponsors, key stakeholders, and subject matter experts across all levels of the organization to ensure that all identified gaps are effectively addressed and aligned with QMS/AS9100/NADCAP standards.

This role requires the ability to think both tactically and strategically to develop and execute the most effective approach for quality enhancement.

What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like?

• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory, customer, and internal requirements.


• Maintain strict adherence to the Quality Management System (QMS).


• Facilitate audits and process walkthroughs to ensure ongoing compliance and improvement.


• Serve as a delegate to the Quality Manager when requested.


• Troubleshoot issues and drive continuous improvement within the special process area.


• Facilitate problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, RRCA, DIVEs, etc.


• Align the quality strategy and objectives with the overall expectations of the organization.


• Participate in PFMEA, design reviews, and formal gate reviews to enhance product and process quality.


• Support process maturity improvement efforts within the clinic.


• Assist the quality team with escape management to prevent and address quality issues.


• Contribute to data analysis and project selection to drive quality improvements.


• Take ownership of project goals and objectives to ensure successful outcomes.


• Support special process triages, team talks, audits, and other quality-related activities.


• Deliver OSI, FOD, and damage prevention training to operators.


• Assist the team with containment and inspection activities as needed.
  
  Strong problem-solving using 8D, RRCA, FMEA, etc.


• Effective communication and collaboration.


• Strong attention to detail.


Desirable skills:

• Knowledge of QMS/AS9100 and NADCAP standards.


• Experience with auditing and compliance.


• Project management experience.


• Continuous improvement mindset.


• Technical expertise in special processes.


• Proficient in data analysis and reporting.


• Leadership and delegation abilities.


• Training and development skills.


• Strategic and tactical thinking.
  
  At Collins Aerospace, we're working side by side with our customers & partners to dream, design & deliver solutions that redefine the future of our industry. We are part of Raytheon Technologies & provide technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry to connect and protect people around the world. We are inventors, we are manufacturers, we work in space exploration, commercial air travel, defence & rescue applications.


Are you looking to join a dynamic global team that works across the entire Aerospace industry? If yes, get onboard the Collins Aerospace Team & play a part in expanding the opportunities to develop new products & challenge the state of art technology.

We believe Diversity drives innovation; equity eliminates obstacles, inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where everyone can belong & succeed, contributing to a better society.

We are committed to ensuring the recruitment process is barrier-free & inclusive as possible to everyone. We will make adjustments for people who have a disability or long term condition to remove barriers that may be experienced in the recruitment process.


• Competitive salary


• Company performance bonus scheme


• Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution


• Private medical insurance


• Comprehensive health cash plan


• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays


• Flexible benefits programme (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships, Maternity/ adoption leave- up to 52 weeks, first 26 weeks at full pay, subsequent 26 at 50% (basic pay)


• Structured training & opportunities to progress


• Opportunity to join ERGs (employee resource groups), participate in community projects & much more!


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