Field Supplier Quality Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida.

📋 Description

• Spearhead the swift resolution of supplier-related issues affecting the factory through analytical problem-solving, collaborative efforts across functions, and effective communication.

• Oversee supplier quality performance by implementing prevention strategies, monitoring/escalation processes, and evaluating nonconforming materials.

• Assess supplier non-conformances and formulate corrective and preventive action plans that tackle systemic challenges.

• Conduct and coordinate Source Inspections.

• Investigate issues with supplied materials, ensuring that defect documentation, root cause analysis, and corrective measures are executed correctly.

• Oversee supplier onboarding, source inspections, and qualification/certification processes.

• Aid in escape management processes by steering RCCA, problem-solving, and implementing corrective/preventive actions for systemic supplier process concerns.

• Analyze supplier quality metrics and create supplier-specific quality strategies utilizing PFMEA, MSA, Process Flow, SPC, and various other quality tools.

• Employ various communication and influencing techniques to achieve alignment with suppliers and stakeholders.

• Foster cross-functional teamwork and adjust working styles in response to shifting priorities.

• Support Collins Aerospace supplier programs aimed at continuous improvement and long-term viability.

• Assist with the quarantine, containment, and evaluation of potentially defective hardware when necessary.

• Collaborate with engineering, operations, program management, commodities, and factory support teams across multiple Collins locations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field with at least 5 years of relevant experience.

• Proficiency in Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) methodologies.

• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 Quality Management Systems.

• Over 6 years of experience in a supply chain or supplier operations setting, or an equivalent background.

• U.S. citizenship is mandatory.

• Demonstrated capability to cultivate strong working relationships with suppliers, clients, and internal stakeholders.

• Experience in electronics, mechanical hardware inspection, or understanding engineering drawings.

• Background in DoD product environments, including requirements, manufacturing, integration, testing, and delivery.

• High proficiency in computer applications such as SAP/PRISM, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

• Lean Six Sigma certification is advantageous.

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

• IPC standards certification is a plus.

• A Bachelor’s or advanced degree in engineering or a related technical discipline is preferred; equivalent work experience will be taken into account.

• ASQ certifications such as CQE, CQA, CSQE, or CRE are preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.

• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions and an additional employer retirement contribution, which includes a Lifetime Income Strategy option.

• Tuition reimbursement program.

• Student Loan Repayment Program.

• Life insurance and disability coverage.

• Optional pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal assistance, and ID theft protection.

• Benefits for birth, adoption, and parental leave.

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning support.

• Adoption Assistance.

• Autism Benefit.

• Employee Assistance Plan, featuring up to 10 complimentary counseling sessions.

• Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program.

• Doctor on Demand virtual consultations.

• Bright Horizons child and elder care services.

• Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion service.

• Flexible work schedules.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Employee Scholar Program.

• Paid time off and holiday benefits.

• Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs; payments are not guaranteed.

• Remote work options available.

• Certain interview steps may take place in person.