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Date Posted:

2024-07-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA33: Cedar Rapids, IA (Intertrade) 400 Collins Road NE MS 153-220, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52411-6636 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Collins Aerospace is looking for a First Article Inspector for our Mission Systems Quality team in Cedar Rapids, IA. This pivotal position is tasked with defining and delivering quality objectives for the business unit, aligning with Collins Aerospace’s stringent quality policies and procedures, and ensuring compliance with all relevant contractual requirements.

The successful candidate will excel in collaborating with cross-functional teams to not only meet but exceed established quality and delivery goals. Serving as the primary point of contact for quality issues, this role is also responsible for the continuous development and enhancement of processes in adherence to Collins Aerospace Quality Standards. This position encompasses key functional areas including Quality Assurance, Quality System Validation, Supply Chain Quality Assurance, and Material Verification, offering a comprehensive scope to drive excellence in our quality operations.

What You Will Do:

• Perform preliminary review and Material Review Board analysis of First Article Inspection Reports and disposition of nonconforming material.

• Evaluate Collins Aerospace or supplier products and processes.

• Analyze root causes of deficiencies and ensures proper corrective actions are implemented in a timely manner.

• Apply quality standards for receiving in-process and final inspection in accordance with Collins Aerospace and contractual requirements.

• Provide support to manufacturing operations in the review of products and of engineering and manufacturing processes.

• Maintain a working relationship with key customer procurement organizations to the benefit of the customer and Collins Aerospace.

• Maintain quality data records, compiles information, and prepares reports for internal and external customers.

• Perform duties required by the Quality Management System.

• Identify need for and delivers training materials to Collins Aerospace or suppliers related to the Quality Management System.

• Evaluate, revise, and apply Procedures and Methods related to the Collins Aerospace/Business Unit Quality Management System.

• Administer an effective evaluation and audit program for Collins Aerospace or its supply base to ensure conformance to Collins Aerospace process and product requirements.

• Utilize lean or six sigma tools to evaluate Collins Aerospace or supplier products and processes. Analyzes root causes of deficiencies and ensures proper corrective actions are implemented in a timely manner.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field or in absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

• Knowledge in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Familiarity with industry specification and standards and the ability to read and Interpret engineering drawings (Dimension, tolerance, and basic GD&T Symbology)

• Familiar with inspection methods and techniques

• Experience with problem solving techniques like PDCA, continuous improvement principles, Six Sigma, lean, 5S etc.

• Able to make quick decisions based on facts and risk analysis, even under high-pressured situations

• Experience in supplier management and development and familiarity with AS9102 and or First Article Inspection process and requirements

What We Offer:

• 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

• This position may be eligible for relocation

• And more! 

Learn More & Apply Today!

Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Diversity drives innovation, 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 all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

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This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program. The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey. Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience. Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.

Minimum Program Qualifications:

• Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application

• Have prior experience in functional area of interest

• Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position

Mission Systems:

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

Quality:

You could be a great fit for our Quality organization if:

• You take immense satisfaction and pride in the quality of your work.

• You’re the first to point out opportunities for continuous improvement (even outside of work…not at all to the annoyance of your friends and family).

• You understand the absolute importance of adhering to compliance…all while making your customers proud by achieving a zero-defect quality delivery plan.

OK. We got it. You live and breathe Quality. So do we! For us at Collins Aerospace, quality is personal. People’s lives and safety depend on the quality of our products. From the child flying for the first time, to the men and women who save lives, to the astronaut exploring outer space – what we do matters, every day. If you checked the boxes above, we invite you to join the Quality organization as we work to be the best aerospace company for the world by delighting our customers with 100 percent on-time delivery and zero-defect parts.

• Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

  Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

The salary range for this role is 64,000 USD - 128,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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