Quality Manager, Maritime Programs (Onsite)

Quality Manager

Collins Aerospace is seeking a highly skilled and experienced quality professional for our Windsor Locks site. This role is critical to establishing standard work for quality processes and driving improved tactical execution. The successful candidate will be responsible for instilling quality management system fundamentals, driving results, and addressing the unique challenges of transitioning large programs into production. Cross-functional collaboration and effective communication are keys to success in this role, as the Quality Manager will work closely with various departments to maintain and improve quality standards within our Maritime portfolio.

What You Will Do :

• Quality Compliance : Implement, and maintain quality assurance protocols to ensure that all products comply with relevant regulatory, industry, and contractual requirements. Conduct regular audits and inspections to verify adherence to quality processes.
• Audits and Assessments : Conduct internal audits and assessments to ensure adherence to quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100). Prepare for and support external audits by regulatory bodies and customers.
• Standard Work : Create and implement standard work procedures for key quality processes. Ensure consistent application of quality controls and best practices across the site.
• Quality Metrics and Reporting : Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to product quality. Prepare and present performance trends to cross-functional management and other stakeholders, highlighting areas of concern and improvement opportunities.
• Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) : Responsible for effective Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activities for systemic issues and to ensure extensive RCCA. Lead investigations to identify root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence of quality issues.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with engineering, operations, supply chain, and other departments to identify and resolve quality issues. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, and accountability.
• Strategic Initiatives : Lead the execution of quality initiatives and projects, ensuring timely completion and alignment with strategic objectives.
• New Product Introduction (NPI) : Execute quality plans for the successful introduction of new products, including risk assessments, process validations, and first article inspections, to ensure that new products meet all quality and performance criteria before full-scale production.

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What We Offer :

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education / training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and / or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and / or the company's performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.