Senior Product Quality Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2024-09-23

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HCA09: Mission Sys (Propulsion) 3530 Branscombe Road , Fairfield, CA, 94533 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Come join us at Collins Aerospace in Fairfield, CA! We're on the lookout for someone who knows their stuff when it comes to aerospace Quality Engineering. In this role, you'll be all about making sure our aerospace products are top-notch. You'll work on your own to set and meet goals, while also helping out newer quality engineers. Whether it's checking out CAD, PAD, or Linear products, your job is to make sure they're all good to go.

At our facility, we specialize in manufacturing and testing explosive, propellant, and cartridge-actuated devices—a responsibility we take seriously. Every day, we're reminded of the significance of our work, knowing that the safety and lives of those who rely on our products depend on our commitment to quality and precision. So, if you're into making sure things are done right and keeping folks out of harm's way, this might just be the job for you at Collins Aerospace!

As an employee at Collins Aerospace-Fairfield, Safety is an expectation.  Employees are expected to work safely, follow all safety rules, requirements, procedures, and instructions at all times.  You are expected to actively participate in the safety program and be mindful of your safety and the safety of others.  You are expected to complete all safety training in a timely manner

What You Will Do

• Work with the Quality Engineering Manager to set annual goals and objectives for one or more of product lines.
• Work with Design Engineering on new product design and development, including the setting of specifications and Design for Quality, Design for Manufacturability, et cetera.
• Identify and manage risk in product development, primarily utilizing and driving Advanced Product Quality Planning core elements (e.g., DFMEA, PFMEA, MSA, Process Flow and Control Plans, etc.).
• Work with Inspection and Non-Destructive Testing to devise testing plans, methods, and equipment to ensure the reliability of the product. This collaborative team will also develop new inspection technologies and methodologies as required.
• Ensure that projects and process control documentation are compliant with requirements, objectives, and/or contracts.
• Utilize Manufacturing Process Review (MPR) methods to work with Manufacturing and Manufacturing Engineering to improve process performance (yield, cycle time reduction, etc.).
• Analyze and make recommendations for corrective actions of nonconformities and/or design problems for internally produced products & processes.
• Manage processes to ensure all requirements are met for work transfer and process change management, including Resourcing Gate and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) acceptance.
• Deploy Statistical Process Control as required to ensure product quality and to improve process capability.

 

Qualifications You Must Have 

• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and a minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum 3 years of experience or in the absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) access.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
• Aerospace Engineering experience
• Lean, ACE, CORE, Six Sigma or other Continuous Improvement 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