Supplier Quality SBU Focal (Onsite)

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations OR
• Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience OR
• In absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience is required.
• Experience with Quality and Continuous Improvement tools
• Experience with AS9100 requirements.
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis.
• Experience with Supplier Management.
• Experience with MS office suite, specifically creating PowerPoint presentations and MS Excel data tables and visual metrics.
• U.S. Citizen Required.

• Experience MS office suite. Creating PowerPoint presentations.
• Experience working and interacting on a manufacturing shop floor.
• Experience working in a central quality or manufacturing organization.
• Experience with SAP, CATIA etc.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent or ACE.
• Project Engineering background.
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing.
• Experience with AS9145.
• CQE (Certified 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.

Collins Aerospace is looking for a Strategic Business Unit (SBU) Focal Leader who supports and facilitates the alignment of communication between the Global Supplier Quality (GSQ) Central Organization, the plant(s)/site(s) and the RTX supply base. The SBU Focal is responsible for driving accountability for the execution of actions needed to ensure proper flow and quality of material to RTX plants and customers. Processes supplier submission of nonconforming material through SRIs/V1s/V2s/NOPQEs etc. Supports QN Processing (SAP, iQMS, EtQ, Epicor, etc.), ensures escape data integrity, validates QN responsibility, drives FAI prioritization, waivers (QMS and Nadcap) along with 2nd/3rd party audit support on site. Engages in tier meetings and CAB reviews as well as with programs and site Operations teams to drive actions to completion. Facilitates the disposition of supplier’s request for process approval/changes to Flight Safety or Frozen Processes to their respective Business Unit.

This position is onsite in Rome, New York.

• →Analyzes and makes recommendations for the implementation of supplier’s assessment, monitoring, escape management, and quality issue resolution processes.
• →Coordinates containment activities and the involvement of the right commodity or central quality representative; including SAP, iQMS, Epicor, etc. and Systems QN information support.
• →Prepares and interprets CAB details for presentation to plant(s)/site(s) and coordinate implementation of action items/deliverables to the associate commodity or central quality representative.
• →Ensures escape data integrity and validates QN responsibility.
• →Assists on the prioritization and escalation of FAIs.
• →Participates in tier meetings, Quality Clinics and provide onsite assistance for 2nd and 3rd party audits and ensure that follow ups are conducted and actions assigned are closed.
• →Assists on Risk Release and Waiver requests as applicable.
• →Supporting in review the non-fault found items and assist with their disposition.
• →Facilitates the disposition of supplier’s request for process approval/changes to Flight Safety or Frozen Processes to their respective Business Unit.

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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. 

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

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