Principal Specialist, Quality Systems Compliance (Remote)

Date Posted:

2024-05-13

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA99: Field Office - IA Remote Location, Remote City, IA, 50301 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

 Avionics is actively seeking a Principal Specialist Quality Systems Compliance, 1st Party Auditor to support our team.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform Internal Audits at Avionics locations worldwide.
• Ensure sustainment of AS9100 requirements and visibility of any gaps across the organization and leadership.
• Monitor, control and reporting of audit program progress.
• Obtain, analyze, and evaluate documentation, data, reports, scorecards etc. for compliance and create meaningful information to be shared with senior management and sites.
• Analyze audit results to assist with robust Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activities and ensuring the effectiveness of corrective actions through verification and validation.
• Coordinate and communicate audit schedules and plans with process areas and sites.
• Escalate risk and issues for resolution as appropriate.
• Interact and communicate with various groups and various levels of management.
• Travel up to 40-50% (including international locations).
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.

Qualifications/Experience Needed:

• Knowledge and use of AS9100 key terms, definitions and requirements. Understand the alignment between AS9100 and ISO standards.
• Knowledge and understanding of RCCA including Direct, Systemic, and Detection cause and corrective action Proficiency with several causal-analysis tools (3x5 Why, Ishikawa, Fault Tree / Cause Map, Multivariate, Red-X, etc.). Ability to drive corrective actions to closure.
• Use and knowledge of RRCA tools and outputs. Knowledge of the elements of the review process Experience with customer CA and their flow-down requirements. Understand difference between direct cause and root cause (system). Knowledge of mistake proofing levels and application, including preventive action.
• Typically requires a University Degree 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 

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with audit, compliance or quality systems experience in the Aerospace Industry
• Lead Auditor Level 3
• ASQ Certified Quality Auditor
• QMS audit experience
• Good understanding of AS9100 / ISO 9000
• Demonstrate a high level of leadership skills, customer focus, business judgment, adaptability, teaming skills and strong communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently and on a team.
• Proficiency in various communication applications including MS Office, data analysis tools plus applied knowledge and daily use of root cause and corrective action tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and must have demonstrated ability to work effectively with associates at all levels throughout the organization

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 Collin