Senior Quality Assurance Technician (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2023-11-06

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

This position is for a Senior Quality Assurance Technician who works under general supervision. Conducts basic quality analyses and inspections and analyzes corrective actions. Reviews Quality Assurance materials to ensure alignment with regulatory standards. Self-directed to orient, train, and/or assign work of business support employees and peers. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Works under minimal supervision to assist with the development and implementation of program quality plans and procedures 

• Maintains product quality by enforcing quality assurance policies and procedures 

• Reviews quality data and determines if products and processes are aligned with internal documentation 

• Proactive auditing for quality implementation and compliance (i.e. process walks, OES, work instruction reviews) 

• Performs root cause identification of production turn backs/defects using Sherlock or Synergies 

• Surveils operator and inspector performance 

• Raises notifications of non-conformances, quarantines non-conforming product and when approved to do so, provides disposition 

• Mentors operators with a professional, positive attitude 

• Collaborates with other members of the product support staff 

• Business travel to support other facilities 

Qualifications/Experience Needed: 

• Typically requires HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with less than 2 years of relevant experience. 

• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required. 

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• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

• Collaboration skills 

• Computer knowledge and skills 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of quality system requirements (i.e. QMS, WSM, 580, Dept. Procedures, EMP) 

• Experience with MS Word, Excel, Project Management 

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

Our Avionics team advances flight deck solutions, airborne communications, vision systems, sensors and fire protection for commercial and military customers around the world. That means we’re helping people reach their destination safely and keeping pilots, passengers, flight crews, airlines, airports and military personnel connected and informed. And we’re providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team today.

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. 

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