Senior Quality Engineer

Senior Production Quality Engineer

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

This position is for a Senior Production Quality Engineer in Burnsville Minnesota. The production quality engineer is the primary quality focal for production and value stream support. Some of the primary responsibilities of the Product Quality Engineer include:
Customer returned product investigation, delivered quality corrective action and site wide read across, non-conforming material review, change review board support, manufacturing improvement initiatives, quality control and improvement initiatives (PPAP, RTX-Zero), and new product introduction support.

• Ensuring successful product transfer through quality tools (ETQP, PPAP)
• Timely RCCA for product escapes
• FAI reviews for product transfers
• Business process enhancements through continuous improvement initiative
• Nonconforming material review and approval
• Analytical Problem Solving:
  Basic understanding of problem-solving methods – i.e. 8D, root cause analysis, Apollo etc. – and the associated statistical tools used to analyze problem
• New Product Development and Launch:
  Some knowledge of the key phases and requirements of an effective new product development and launch system – i.e. APQP, Stride, etc. – and has basic knowledge of the associated tools such as PFMEA, Control Plans, Characteristic Matrix, Gage Capability, Process Capability, Process Flow, Preventive Maintenance, Machine Runoff, etc.
• Quality Management Systems:
  Basic understanding of the standards, implementation and certification process of Quality Management Systems such as AS/EN9100, ISO-9001, or any other industry-specific standard or regulation. Basic understanding of the requirements of customer-specific Quality System certification programs. Support the organization in audit preparation and corrective action.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Basic knowledge of the tools and techniques of Lean Manufacturing such as Value Stream Mapping, 5S - Workplace Organization, Continuous Flow Manufacturing, Set-up Reduction, Total Productive Maintenance, Mistake Proofing, etc.
• Cost of Quality:
  Basic Understanding the concept of Cost of Quality and specifically of the Cost of Non-Conformance. Uses Cost of Quality report to identify opportunities for improvement and waste reduction. Ability to solve problems of limited scope and complexity

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
• Experience working in a Manufacturing environment

• Knowledgeable in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) including requirements derived from AS9145 and/or AS13100.
• Knowledgeable in the 8D process and review C/A plans with the product quality team
• Exposure to quality tools (RCCA, PPAP, MPR)

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…