Associate Director, Quality Assurance (hybrid)

Date Posted:

2025-04-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HNC32: US096-Winston-Salem (Oak Plaza 190 Oak Plaza Boulevard , Winston-Salem, NC, 27105 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

Collins Aerospace, a subsidiary of RTX, is a global leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the aerospace and defense industries. Within the Interiors Division, we specialize in creating innovative and safe interior solutions that keep passengers safe, comfortable, and connected throughout their journey.

We are seeking an experienced Associate Director of Quality Assurance to lead our Quality team focused on passenger seating manufacturing for commercial aircraft. In this role, you will be instrumental in driving quality improvements, establishing robust processes, and ensuring adherence to stringent quality standards. Your leadership will directly impact our ability to deliver superior products to our customers and contribute to the overall success of Collins Aerospace.

This Winston-Salem, NC based hybrid role is eligible for relocation.

What You Will Do:

• Develop and implement strategic plans, guidelines, and policies to achieve quality targets and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Direct the development and implementation of organization-wide projects and processes to enhance overall product quality and reduce Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) and escapes.

• Oversee the collection and analysis of quality data from various sources to develop long-term quality strategies and programs.

• Lead production process analyses to ensure compliance with quality standards, making recommendations for enhancements as needed.

• Develop and mentor team members, establishing a strong talent pipeline to support current and future business needs.

• Foster collaborative relationships with functional and business leaders to promote a transformative quality organization aligned with business objectives.

• Develop and implement program quality plans and procedures utilizing APQP processes to ensure rigorous quality assurance throughout the product lifecycle.

• Support domestic and international business travel up to 30% by visiting key Interiors Seating sites.

Qualifications Your Must Have:

• Typically requires University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience

• Experience with APQP- Advance Product Quality Planning and tools.

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. RTX will not offer sponsorship for this position.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Quality Management experience

• Aerospace or other manufacturing industry experience

• Experience with operational performance improvement planning and execution

• AS9100 experience

What We Offer

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 Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing th