Senior Quality Technician Collins Aerospace is hiring a Senior Quality Technician to support first article inspection (FAI) activities for our engine nozzle components, including reporting, tracking, and partial execution of measurements. In this role, you will work directly with customers to obtain FAI approvals, address and resolve customer returns, and ensure timely, accurate documentation throughout the approval process. This position plays a key role in supporting quality engineering, driving inspection excellence, and maintaining strong customer You Will DoComplete, review, and track Customer First Article Inspections (FAI), including turnback resolution. Support internal FAI completion and maintain accurate and support internal and customer FAI/inspection training. Assist the quality engineering team with customer approvals and FAI requirements. Maintain and update Quality Management System (QMS) documentation related to FAI and inspection-based training. Support inspection training initiatives across teams. Identify and implement process improvements for FAI and inspection activities. Build and maintain collaborative relationships with key functional groups to achieve business objectives. Support day-to-day quality deliverables, including:root cause investigationcalibration activitiestooling inspectionnon-conformance control and documentation
What You Will Learn:- Customer Requirements and specificationsAPQP / PPAPIntroduction to MRB with potential for PRComplianceQualifications You Must Have
- Typically requires HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
- Prior quality inspection or other engineering experience within a manufacturing environment
- Experience with First Article Inspection (FAI) or Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) Inspections
- Experience interpreting and understanding technical drawings/reports, manuals, and work instructions
Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) in accordance with ASME Y14.5, with the ability to interpret, analyze, and apply tolerancing requirements to complex engineering drawings.
Qualifications:- We Prefer
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001 / AS9100 quality management system and FAI standard AS9102General knowledge of aerospace industry standards (such as NAS, AMS, etc..)Experience with SAP/ERPExperience with a variety of inspection tools
- Experience with Discus and Net-inspect Software
- Experience working with customer requirements
- Ability to track multiple activities at the same time with prioritization planning and projecting completion dates
What We Offer:- 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 legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
- Adoption Assistance
- Autism Benefit
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
- Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
- Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
- Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
- And more!
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- You could be a great fit for our Quality organization if:
- You take immense satisfaction and pride in the quality of your work.
You're the first to point out opportunities for continuous improvement (even outside of work…not at all to the annoyance of your friends and family).You understand the absolute importance of adhering to compliance…all while making your customers proud by achieving a zero-defect quality delivery plan.
OK. We got it. You live and breathe Quality. So do we! For us at Collins Aerospace, quality is personal. People's lives and safety depend on the quality of our products. From the child flying for the first time, to the men and women who save lives, to the astronaut exploring outer space – what we do matters, every day. If you checked the boxes above, we invite you to join the Quality organization as we work to be the best aerospace company for the world by delighting our customers with 100 percent on-time delivery and zero-defect parts.
