Date Posted:
2023-11-17
Country:
United States of America
Location:
HVT01: S&IS (FUS) - Vergennes 100 Panton Rd, Vergennes, VT, 05491 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
Collins Aerospace in Vergennes, Vermont has an exciting Supplier Quality Engineering opportunity for a results driven individual who enjoys working on a broad scope of activities to ensure quality and commitments are met, to improve the performance and efficiency of the supply-base for the PAC-3 Missile program, and be part of a close-knit cross-discipline IPT (integrated Product Team)
This is an onsite direct charge Program driven SQE position. This individual shall have an in-depth background in working with key subcontracts and sub-contract manufacturers with the ability to manage the suppliers within various commodities, with a main focus in the mechanical/ machining / cable / CCA commodity field.
Other focus areas for this position is to develop supplier partnerships to ensure quality, service, and cost requirements that meet the needs of the Raytheon Technologies and Collins Aerospace Operations, Program Management and Engineering teams.
The successful candidate should have an extensive background in processes and process surveys and thorough understanding of AS9100, AS9102, and ISO 9001.
Additionally, the individual should also have the knowledge in lean and lean techniques with an ability to work with suppliers on lean improvement activity with the supply base for both operational and quality improvement.
Must be willing to travel up to 40% both domestic and international. Relocation eligible.
Primary Responsibilities:
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Ability to speak on the behalf of the entire supply chain quality organization from an action and SOR compliance perspective.
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Must be able to understand and interpret technical requirements, electronics, motors, machined components, and missile program flow-downs.
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Manage PLV activity at suppliers.
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Coordinate with suppliers to provide PLV plans.
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Work with supplier to close PLV action items.
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Lead and Manage Manufacturing Process Review activities at suppliers.
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CAB – prepare and present quality data for suppliers to senior leadership and customer representatives.
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Disposition nonconformances associated with supplier material.
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Coordination with suppliers on Root Cause investigations and oversee the implementation and verification of Corrective Actions.
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Participate and represent Collins Supplier Quality in Failure Review Boards, Technical Interchange meetings, and other program reviews onsite or virtually as required.
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Serve as a key Supply Chain interface for NOC (notice of change) and supplier inquiry activity for the program.
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Coordinate and perform routine visits to key suppliers to validate corrective actions, perform Manufacturing Process Reviews, and Gemba walks when necessary.
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Work proactive initiatives with suppliers to ensure that the supply chain is supporting Vermont operations for 100% OTD and complete customer satisfaction.
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Strong interpersonal skills - able to influence others at all levels within an organization.
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Strong presentation skills - able to analyze and present data to all levels of leadership.
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Other requests as needed to ensure customer satisfaction.
Basic Qualifications:
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Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience.
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U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
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Experience with AS9100 or ISO 9001, Quality Management System (QMS) standards.
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Previous experience in conducting root cause analysis for moderate to complex nonconformities and implementation of effective corrective actions.
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Previous experience utilizing Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
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Previous shop floor manufacturing experience or direct program support in a manufacturing environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Supplier Management, Project Management and Change Management experience.
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Expertise in manufacturing Special Processes & related industry organizations (Nadcap).
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Experience with continuous improvement, APQP, DFMEA, PFMEA, Six Sigma, Lean, Kaizen, etc.
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Experience in conducting supplier process and compliance audits.
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AS9145, Six Sigma Green/Black belt, and/or CQE certifications.
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Working knowledge/familiarity IPC J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620 Soldering experience, and GD&T tolerancing.
Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies 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.
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.
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.
WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.
* 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.
Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
- 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!
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.
RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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