Manager, Quality Assurance - Bellevue Quality Leader (Onsite)

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or operations functional areas.

• Experience leading teams in a quality assurance or related capacity.
• Experience in implementing and managing quality improvement processes.
• Previous experience in Quality Assurance and/or audit functions.
• Experience working in a cross-functional environment.
• Experience with leadership communication and presentation.
• Quality experience within aerospace or a similar technical industry  
• Experience with Quality Management Systems.

At RTX, the world 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.  

Collins Aerospace is seeking a dynamic Manager, Quality Assurance to lead, develop, and inspire a team of product quality assurance professionals at our Bellevue, Iowa, manufacturing site. As a key facility for advanced aerospace technologies, electronics, and communication devices, the Bellevue site plays a critical role in delivering high‑quality, mission‑ready products. In this role, you will set strategic direction, champion continuous improvement, and collaborate across the organization to advance our quality objectives. This is an onsite position reporting to the Associate Director of Product Quality.

This is an onsite role in Bellevue, IA and is eligible for relocation.

• →Lead a team of Quality Engineers and Quality Assurance Technicians.
• →Oversee a people leader of Certified Inspectors.
• →Collaborate across multiple Avionics locations to ensure effective decision-making among teams.
• →Apply the CORE operating system to daily practices within the Quality team and in partnership with Operations teams across multiple sites.
• →Develop and lead the implementation of organizational projects and processes to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• →Drive quality improvement processes to reduce product Scrap, Rework, and Repair (SRR) costs, internal defects, and escapes.
• →Direct the collection and analysis of quality data from multiple sources to develop long-term quality strategies and programs.
• →Conduct production process analyses to ensure quality standards are met and recommend improvements.
• →Establish, oversee, and coordinate quality policies and practices.
• →Recruit, retain, and develop talent within the Quality team.
• →Incorporate lessons learned and industry best practices into quality initiatives.

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The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.  

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