Supplier Quality Assurance Representative (Remote)
Posted 2025-03-14About the position
We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic, and self-motivated individual to join Collins Aerospace in our Supplier Quality Organization as a Supplier Quality Assurance Representative (SQAR). In this role, you will lead, promote, and drive key processes with passion and dedication. You will oversee Collins Power & Controls Supplier products and processes within the region, ensuring top-tier quality and compliance. Your interactions will span various organizations, including suppliers, quality, procurement, operations, and engineering, both electronically and onsite. Success in this role requires excellent teamwork and the ability to independently manage and motivate oneself while handling multiple tasks. Join us and make a significant impact in ensuring the highest standards of supplier quality! Your primary responsibilities will include overseeing all supplier quality activity related to compliance and product release for assigned suppliers. You will execute assigned audits for quality systems and flight safety in accordance with Collins Supplier Quality flow down requirements. Additionally, you will manage and ensure the timely closure of all corrective actions resulting from audit findings. You will also oversee and approve Supplier Designated Quality Representatives (DQRs) sourcing product on behalf of Collins Aerospace, review and approve supplier First Article Inspections for products supporting new programs, and conduct onsite reviews for flight safety hardware. Furthermore, you will validate and communicate to various functions on the execution of work transfer activity to prevent product escapes, ensuring process discipline is being followed. Your role will also involve driving robust strategic actions with select processes to improve and maintain quality performance.
Responsibilities
? Primary oversight of all supplier quality activity related to compliance and product release for assigned suppliers.
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? Execution of assigned audits for quality systems and flight safety in accordance with Collins Supplier Quality flow down requirements.
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? Management and timely closure of all corrective actions resulting from audit findings.
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? Oversight and approval of Supplier Designated Quality Representatives (DQRs) sourcing product on behalf of Collins Aerospace.
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? Review and approval of supplier First Article Inspections for product supporting new programs as well as onsite review for flight safety hardware.
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? Validation and communication to various functions on execution of work transfer activity to prevent product escapes.
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? Ensure process discipline is being followed.
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? Driving robust strategic actions with select processes to improve and maintain quality performance.
Requirements
? 5+ years of experience in Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, or related area preferably in the aerospace industry with a continued proven track record of performance achievement and growth.
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? Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience.
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? U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
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? Position requires the candidate to be located on the East Coast.
Nice-to-haves
? Auditor certification (AS9100, AS9120).
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? Experience with aerospace industry certifications (AS9100, AS9120, AS9102, ISO9001, AS13002, FAA etc.).
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? Knowledge and ability to execute various problem solving and quality tools such as RCCA, 5 Why, PFMEA, etc.
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? Experience reviewing and approving First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR).
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? Ability to analyze and manipulate data for status reports and metrics.
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? Knowledge of inspection, six sigma, process certification, and statistical process control and process improvement methodologies.
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? Familiar with reviewing/reading technical specifications, procedures and drawings.
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? Ability to work with Microsoft Excel, Access, SAP and web applications.
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? Program or project management skills.
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? Excellent written and oral communication skills.
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? Ability to lead in a collaborative team environment.
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? Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
? Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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? Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
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? Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
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? Tuition reimbursement program
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? Student Loan Repayment Program
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? Life insurance and disability coverage
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? Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
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? Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
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? Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
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? Adoption Assistance
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? Autism Benefit
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? Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
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? Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
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? Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
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? Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
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? Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
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? And more!
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