Senior Quality Manager, Continuous Fire Detection

Company: Collins Aerospace
Location: Wilson
Posted on: November 16, 2021

Job Description:

Date Posted:2021-11-02-07:00Country:United States of AmericaLocation:HSK02: Kidde Aerospace 4200 Airport Drive,NW, Wilson, NC, 27896 USAThis position will lead the Quality Assurance team supporting the Continuous Fire Detection and Overheat products in Wilson, NC. This position will have a team of Quality Engineers and Inspectors reporting to them. This role sets the strategic and tactical plans for the achievement of short- and long-term initiatives to reduce escapes, defects and scrap while improving Customer Satisfaction.Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides Quality leadership and manages the daily activities of the functional Quality group assigned (CFD and Overheat)
• Facilitate technical and career development of engineers and technicians.
• Develops and implements plans, guidelines, policies, and processes, to ensure the achievement of quality targets
• Leads implementation of proactive organization projects and processes to ensure overall quality is continuously improving
• Oversees quality improvement processes to ensure on-going reductions in Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) and escapes
• Manages Root Cause Corrective Action teams to reduce scrap, reduce defects and improve customer satisfaction
• Manages teams collecting and analyzing quality information from multiple sources to develop long-term quality strategy and programs
• Manages teams providing production process analyses, ensuring quality standards are met and making recommendations for quality improvement
• Manages team in efforts to develop and implement program quality plans and procedures
• Leads site Zero Defect Planning (ZDP) initiatives
• Prepares and maintains Quality documentation
• Manages long-term resource planning including technical talent and is responsible for acquiring and developing of Quality Engineers and Quality Managers which contribute to the effective completion of quality initiatives
• Actively addresses employee performance and organizational alignment
• Focal point for senior leadership for quality initiatives
• Ensuring awareness of customer requirements is promoted throughout the organizationBasic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree and 10 years of prior relevant experience OR
  • Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience OR
  • In absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience is required
  • Fundamental understanding and prior management of aerospace or other comprehensive quality management systems, such as ISO9001 and/or AS9100 International Standard.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills are required along with the ability to establish effective communication and working relationships with all levels and functions
  • Must be a US Person/Permanent Resident "Green Card" holderPreferred Qualifications:
    • Experience in a manufacturing or aerospace environment
    • Experience leading teams of quality professionals
    • Experience executing ZDP, ACE or LEAN practices
    • Preferred degree or experience in operations management or engineering background
    • Knowledge of new product introduction tools; PFMEA, Control Plans, Characteristic Matrix, Gage Capability, Process Capability, Process Flow, Preventive Maintenance, Machine Runoff, etc.
    • Understanding of problem-solving methods - i.e. 8D, root cause analysis - and the associated statistical tools used to analyze problems.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 aviation electronics and information management solutions for commercial and military customers across the world. That means we're helping passengers reach their destination safely. We're connecting aircraft operators, airports, rail and critical infrastructure with intelligent data service solutions that keep passengers, flight crews and militaries 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.Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.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
      • Employee Scholar Program, tuition reimbursement program
      • Life insurance and disability coverage
      • Optional coverages you can buy: Pet Insurance, Home and Auto, additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal
      • Ovia Health, fertility and family planning
      • Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 5 free counseling sessions
      • Incentives for a Healthy You
      • Bright Horizons, back-up child / elder care and college coach resources
      • Autism Benefit
      • Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
      • Adoption Assistance
      • Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
      • And more!Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.Note:
        • Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.)
          • Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 yearAt Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other - propel us all higher, again and again.Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.Privacy Policy and Terms:Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms

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