Quality Engineer (Civil Aftermarket)

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Created in 2018 by bringing together Rockwell Collins and UTC Aerospace Systems, 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

At Collins Aerospace, we believe that innovation starts with our people. That's why we have over 8,000 engineers located in 70 sites around the globe, across 14 countries. But our organization is not just a collection of individual businesses. We use our size and expertise to create system solutions that work across all our product lines.

Our industry-leading experts are setting the standards for the aerospace industry and paving the way for the future. But as new challenges present themselves, we need fresh, creative and motivated minds to overcome these hurdles, help us break barriers and achieve new levels of innovation. Do you have what it takes to join a global, diverse organization that doesn't shy away from big opportunities? If so, we invite you to join our Quality ranks and create the next generation of aerospace products. Together, we will move the world forward!

As a Quality Engineer working within the NASCOM Aftermarket Value Stream at our Wolverhampton site, reporting to the Quality Lead, you will play a pivotal role in identifying, planning and implementing key projects to improve quality, reduce cost and increase productivity by reducing scrap, rework, concessions resulting in significant business improvement and customer satisfaction.

In this role you will:

* Support Operations Quality Clinics and internal teams for all Value Stream related quality issues

* Ensure full containment of all quality related issues is conducted both internally and at associated sites in a timely manner

* Lead and facilitate robust RRCA to drive quality improvements.

* Support the Quality Management System to ensure compliance to all applicable requirements.

* Ensure critical QNs are actioned through 8D's and other problem solving tools.

* Support the reduction of non-conformances from within the Value Stream ensuring zero repeated escapes.

* Support Zero Defect Initiative across key products / processes.

* Report out as required on key actions and road blocks preventing effective closure of 8D's

* Produce appropriate Metrics & Reports to facilitate continuous improvement & clearly communicate actions & progress

You will bring to the role:

* An understanding of Quality requirements and contractual flow downs

* Demonstrated experience working with Quality Management Systems (QMS)

* Able to identify and resolve problems using Quality toolbox.

* Application of measurement, analysis or continuous improvement tools

* Root Cause and Corrective Action practitioner using 8D process or similar.

* Lean Practitioner an advantage.

* PC literate - capable user of MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.

* Excellent written and verbal communication ability

* Be highly motivated, with a strong ability to use own initiative

* A team player able to work within a multi-disciplinary team

About Us

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies 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 problems and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Our benefits package includes a competitive base salary and car benefit as well as 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, as well as private dental & healthcare. In addition, there is an Employee Assistance Programme, ability to buy and sell holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee discounts and a fantastic pension scheme.

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.

Please note that potential candidates will be subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and background checks and that project access restrictions may apply to some nationalities