Principal Specialist, Supplier Quality & Development

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

📋 Description

• Evaluate First Article Inspections for newly introduced or modified components, assemblies, or materials

• Examine engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation

• Assess parts for dimensional, material, and functional compliance

• Partner with suppliers to address issues identified in FAIR reports

• Liaise with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to resolve discrepancies and non-conformities

• Ensure adherence to AS9100, AS9102, regulatory standards, and company policies

• Mentor and train team members on FAI procedures and best practices

• Identify and implement improvements to the FAI process

• Aid in the deployment of digital solutions and automated data analytics

• Oversee moderately sized projects or processes as required

• Collaborate with the supplier FAI Center of Excellence team located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

• Travel up to 30% to suppliers and Collins locations, including Cedar Rapids

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or at least 3 years of relevant experience with an advanced degree

• Background in quality control, inspection, or related areas

• Familiarity with engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications

• Knowledge of First Article Inspection requirements, including AS9102 and PPAP

• Experience with special process assessments and audits, such as NDT, heat treating, welding, brazing, plating, and chemical processing specifications

• Competence in using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and Net-Inspect

• Experience with quality management systems and ERP systems

• Proficient in MS Office applications

• Strong organizational and documentation abilities

• Capable of analyzing and interpreting data

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• U.S. citizenship is mandatory; only U.S. citizens are permitted access to information under this program/contract

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

• 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions and separate employer retirement contributions, including 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 services, 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, which includes 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

• Flexible work schedules

• Employee Scholar Program

• Paid time off and holidays

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available