Hardware Supplier Quality Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-01-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA3 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 3

Position Role Type:

Remote

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

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

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Collins Connected Aviation – Air Traffic Solutions organization has an immediate need for a Supplier/Hardware Quality Engineer within our Air Traffic Solutions (ATS) team.  We work collaboratively with our internal functional counterpart to ensure requirements flow down and TDP’s will result in product that performs in the system, and services that meet performance requirements.  We conduct supplier oversight through requirements reviews, in-process and final inspection at supplier’s facilities, perform ‘value-added’ incoming inspection to ensure compliance.  We perform robust containment, root cause, corrective action and validation of supplier caused defects and develop bids that support the Supplier/Hardware Quality Activity.

What You Will Do:

• This Supplier/Hardware Quality position will provide Supplier Material Quality support to assigned programs within ATS.  Tasks include:

• Interface across a matrix environment to determine requirements, develop plan for fulfilling the specific procured material requirements, while meeting the overall programmatic requirements

• Support Programs RFP and bidding process by participating and developing accurate Supplier Quality BOE to support program life cycle

• Lead and support supplier assessment process planning and execution, such as supplier capability assessments and post-award reviews

• Participate on cross-functional supplier selection teams, advocating best value, technical solutions and suppliers which can best meet the overall quality requirements

• Identify and document supplier risk; develop mitigation plans to reduce, eliminate and prevent supplied product defects

• Lead containment activities associated with discrepant material, with assistance from functional stakeholders

• Initiate supplier corrective action process, review, approval and monitoring; assure containment, closed loop Root Cause Corrective Action is obtained; communicate issue and resolution to functional stakeholders

• Lead and participate in multi-functional teams in process improvement activities using CORE quality tools.

• Perform defect data analysis and review with the program managers and supplier management, which will assist in developing Supplier improvement plans

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 and minimum 5 years of experience

• Must have knowledge of Quality systems, ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9102

• Knowledge of Supplier Management practices and processes

• Knowledge and experience in the effective use of Root Cause Corrective Action containment and analysis process and tools.

• Strong risk assessment and mitigation foundation

• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills for interaction at various levels of management

• Strong follow-through and ability to develop practical solutions to a wide range of problems in quality systems, materials, electronics, optics, and mechanical products

• Must be proficient with Microsoft office suite software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Knowledge of SAP (PRISM) and Net/Inspect processes

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Knowledge of assembly/manufacturing, integration and test operations

• Experience in proposal and BOE creation

• The effective candidate will be able to resolve technical issues with respect to product processes, systems, and deliverables in engineering, supply chain and quality and at the supplier.

WHAT WE OFFER  

BENEFITS  

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 Repay