Customer Quality Program Manager (CQM) - Onsite

Date Posted:

2026-01-12

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HSK02: Kidde Aerospace 4200 Airport Drive,NW, Wilson, NC, 27896 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

The Fire Protection business unit at Collins Aerospace is seeking a Customer Quality Program Manager (CQM). The CQM acts as the primary customer point of contact for quality and is focused on improving customer satisfaction through quality improvement initiatives.  The CQM serves as the customer’s voice throughout the organization, working alongside program management to lead a cross functional team in the resolution of known issues and drive preventative actions to reduce quality escapes.

This position is in a multi-disciplinary team environment and will require one who thrives on tackling challenges. The position relies on the use of problem-solving skills in a hands-on work environment to address problems and implement appropriate solutions. A successful candidate will have some technical knowledge of manufacturing processes and experience with requirements compliance. Familiarity with purchase/sales order logistics is also desired. Heavy customer interaction will be required in this role to develop and maintain a collaborative rapport.

What You Will Do:

• Accountable for root cause corrective action investigations for nonconformance escapes with a cross functional team including members from product quality, manufacturing engineering, design engineering, operations, etc.

• Performs escape management procedures for disclosure of nonconforming hardware

• Leads customer audits/assessments as required

• Manages customer satisfaction metrics and develops plans to recover and maintain goals

• Review customer quality requirements to ensure compliance with requirements, objectives, and/or contracts

• Identifies and manages risk in product development primarily utilizing and driving PPAP core elements (e.g. PFMEA, MSA, Process Flow and Control Plans, etc.)

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field

• In-depth knowledge of Quality Management System(s) and Root Cause Analysis tools.

• Experienced and comfortable with customer-facing responsibilities

Qualifications You Must Have:

• 5+ years in Aerospace with solid knowledge of Quality Assurance in production / manufacturing and new product development.

• FAA, EASA and other regulatory authority knowledge with PMR / MRB, Corrective action methodology experience is desired.

• Certified in the appropriate ASQ Body of Knowledge (CQE, CQA, CRE, CPA)

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

• This position may be eligible for relocation