Senior Quality Engineer

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At RTX the worlds largest aerospace and defense company 185000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the worlds 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.

Collins Aerospace Additive Design and Manufacturing (ADaM) is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to support our Singapore additive manufacturing facility. This role will serve as the onsite Quality focal point and will play a key role in strengthening the site Quality Management System (QMS) supporting product and process quality and driving continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will be an independent collaborative problem solver who can effectively influence across Operations Engineering Materials and Quality. This position will work closely with the Singapore and U.S. ADaM Quality organizations to implement quality processes resolve issues support new product introduction and mature the sites quality capabilities.

What You Will Do *

Serve as the primary onsite Quality representative and partner with Operations Engineering Materials suppliers customers and other stakeholders to ensure products and processes meet applicable quality requirements.
Lead and support implementation maintenance and continuous improvement of the sites Quality Management System in alignment with applicable Collins Aerospace AS9100 and ADaM requirements.
Lead cross-functional problem solving and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activities including containment root cause analysis corrective action effectiveness verification and prevention of recurrence.
Support and lead quality activities associated with New Product Introduction (NPI) Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) product qualification and First Article Inspection (FAI).
Manage the FAI process to ensure compliance with AS9102 and internal requirements.
Establish and improve inspection and measurement processes including inspection planning measurement strategies sampling and application of GD&T requirements.
Partner with Engineering and Operations to develop and implement process controls and statistical methods including Statistical Process Control (SPC) as appropriate.
Lead nonconformance and Material Review Board (MRB) activities ensuring timely containment disposition risk assessment and corrective action.
Support escape management and customer/internal quality issue resolution.
Develop monitor and communicate quality metrics to identify trends risks and opportunities for improvement.
Manage the sites Measurement and Test Equipment (M&TE) calibration program in partnership with equipment and process owners.
Analyze quality and inspection data to support fact-based decision making and process improvement.
Support implementation and optimization of quality-related workflows and transactions within ERP/MES systems including SAP and Solumina.
Support supplier quality activities including supplier issue resolution corrective actions and implementation of required supplier controls.
Partner with ADaM process owners and Quality leadership in the U.S. and Singapore to standardize processes and drive continuous improvement.
Provide training coaching and guidance to site personnel on quality processes procedures and problem-solving methods.
Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of quality processes through Lean Six Sigma and other continuous improvement methods.

What You Will Learn

Additive manufacturing processes inspection methods and quality requirements within the aerospace industry.
Collins Aerospace and ADaM Quality Management System processes and requirements.
Application of AS9100 AS9102 and other aerospace quality standards in a developing manufacturing environment.
Advanced product quality planning and product realization within an additive manufacturing environment.
Metallurgical laboratory processes and their application to additive manufacturing quality.
Advanced metrology and measurement techniques including CMM and other inspection technologies.
Quality data analysis statistical process control and measurement system analysis.
Cross-functional leadership and quality system development within a global organization.
Collins Aerospace quality systems processes and digital tools.

Qualifications You Must Have *

Typically requires a University Degree in Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and 5 years prior relevant experience.
Experience working within a regulated Quality Management System such as AS9100 ISO 9001 IATF 16949 ISO 13485 or a similar standard.
Experience independently leading quality activities in a manufacturing environment with limited oversight.
Demonstrated experience with root cause analysis corrective action and structured problem solving.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively across Operations Engineering Quality and other functions to resolve problems and improve processes.
Experience interpreting engineering drawings specifications and GD&T requirements.
Experience with inspection measurement or metrology processes in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with nonconforming material containment MRB or similar quality processes.
Experience analyzing quality data and using data to support decisions and process improvement.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to prioritize and independently manage multiple projects issues and competing priorities.

Qualifications We Prefer

Experience specifically with AS9100 and/or aerospace manufacturing quality requirements.
Experience leading or supporting APQP NPI FAI or product qualification activities.
Experience with AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements.
Experience with SPC MSA Gage R&R or other statistical quality methods.
Experience with advanced metrology technologies such as CMM 3D scanning or automated inspection.
Experience leading MRB escape management supplier corrective action or customer quality activities.
Experience with ERP/MES systems particularly SAP Solumina or similar manufacturing systems.
Experience developing revising and implementing QMS procedures work instructions or other controlled documents.
Experience conducting internal or process audits.
Experience with supplier quality supplier audits or supplier corrective actions.
Knowledge of metallurgical laboratory testing and analysis.
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) Six Sigma certification or similar professional certification.
Formal training in AS9100 ISO 9001 APQP or related quality methodologies.
Experience applying Lean or continuous improvement methods such as Gemba 5S Kaizen or DMAIC.
Experience training or mentoring personnel on quality processes tools or problem-solving methods.
Experience leading complex cross-functional projects in a manufacturing or engineering environment.

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Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees as they are essential to the development of our products.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles commuting to and from the assigned site is the employees personal responsibility.

Requires theoretical to advanced knowledge of work area typically obtained through University Degree combined with experience. Practical knowledge of RTX projects programs
or systems with the ability to make enhancements and leverage in daily work.

Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience.

Engineering/Other Technical Positions:Typically requires a degree in Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics(STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

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