Sr. Manager, F135 Quality Assurance (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2024-05-24

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HOK11: Power + Controls, OK 8001 Mid America Blvd. Suite 400, Oklahoma City, OK, 73135 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Join us in a pivotal role as a Quality Assurance Manager, where you'll be at the forefront of ensuring top-notch quality standards align with customer needs and company objectives. Your expertise will be instrumental in preventing quality escapes by integrating thorough performance verifications throughout our processes. You'll lead a dynamic QA team, providing guidance and updates to Program Quality Leadership teams.

Be a part of our journey towards excellence as we obtain certifications and implement audit programs to uphold the highest standards in our industry. Join us and make your mark in shaping the future of quality assurance!

What You Will Do

• Systematically translate, analyze, and prioritize customer needs, legal and contractual requirements, and company policy and objectives into quality performance standards and operational definitions
• Integrate performance and conformance verifications such as process reviews and audits throughout value stream processes to prevent quality escapes
• Perform analysis of nonconformities to develop effective containment/elimination plans
• Lead and mentor the QA team and provide project status to Program Quality Leadership teams
• Baseline factory metrics (Scrap, Rework, FPY, etc.), identify top drivers and identify areas of opportunity for improvement
• Engage cross functional teams to ensure alignment on top priorities to drive containment, Root Cause Analysis and associated Corrective Action Implementation for any quality issues
• Perform process walks, operator observations, and lead MFG team discussions to drive process enhancements to reduce variation
• Help drive standardized data entry to improve data analysis cycle time
• Identify supplier escapes/issues and ensure proper containment and robust corrective actions
• Implement QASL and supplier management process to ensure supplier risk assessment and mitigation
• Perform verification and validation of QMS improvements to understand effectiveness
• Identify opportunities for improvements to be leverage across similar process/assemblies as well as other programs
• Obtain AS9100, AS9110 and AS9120 internal auditor certification and implement robust internal and supplier audit program

What You Will Learn

• You'll deepen your understanding of quality standards, regulations, and industry best practices, ensuring compliance with customer requirements, legal obligations, and company policies.
• Through performance verifications such as process reviews and audits, you'll develop the skills to prevent quality escapes and ensure adherence to standards.
• You'll gain experience in leading and mentoring a quality assurance team, providing guidance, support, and training to ensure high performance and alignment with organizational goals.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience 
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract ​

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience interpreting drawings, work instructions, Bill of Materials (BOMs), consumable materials control, process disciplines and tool control
• Experience with key process characteristics and ability to implement effective process control techniques
• CORE, Six Sigma, ASQ Certifications
• Proficient in the use of pareto analysis, cause/effect diagrams, process mapping
• Experienced in Product/Process Failure Modes & Affects Analysis, Regression Analysis
• Knowledge of Measurement System Analysis and Design of Experiments
• Able to facilitate cross-functional teams in systematic improvement activities (e.g. 6-sigma, lean manufacturing)

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