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This position manages the execution of Quality Assurance operational plans. May lead a team of primarily intermediate to experienced Quality Assurance professionals or a team of responsible for Quality Assurance for a smaller organization. Sets objectives and guides team on the achievement of short-term Quality Assurance goals. Manages the implementation of Quality Assurance plans and procedures.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Improve internal quality processes to enable a step change in quality to our customers and drive KPI improvements
• Use tools to improve cost/spend, including productivity/efficiency in Business/Manufacturing processes
• Facilitate events/activities/projects to deliver tailored value to our customers and positively affect quality KPIs such as ZHRs, Customer Escapes, SRR, Yield, and advanced quality implementation
• Read across best practices from other facilities that will impact KPI improvements in the areas of zero hour returns, customer escapes, SRR and yield, among others
• Drive the planning and execution of the advance quality toolsets and projects across the Vergennes Quality team
• Act as a culture champion and change agent educating and influencing leaders on effective change management techniques
• Coach and mentor teams to develop an understanding of and engagement with tools that empower them to become self-sufficient in deploying effective continuous quality improvement plans
• Manages the collection and analysis of quality information from multiple sources for use in developing long-term quality strategy and programs
• Manages production process analyses, ensuring quality standards are met and making recommendations for quality improvement
• Develops and implements program quality plans and procedures
• Navigate IT Systems (SAP, SharePoint, web-based content, etc.)
• Lead special projects as needed

Qualifications/Experience Needed:

• Typically requires University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience
• S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• Work schedule: This is an onsite position at our Vergennes, VT site
• Polished, effective presentation skills with proven success translating complex data and concepts to create actionable stories for senior leadership consumption
• Proven success driving tangible process improvements in both Business and Manufacturing Processes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated skill and proven success in team leadership, facilitation & coaching skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Analytical, problem solving & mathematic skills
• Working knowledge of shop practices, processes and procedures
• Proven flexibility / adaptability in high stress, ambiguous environments
• Proven ability to plan and prioritize
• Working knowledge of new product / process technologies
• Strong computer skills
• Understanding of basic management approaches such as work scheduling, prioritizing, coaching and process execution
• Proven success leading cross-functional teams within a complex and sometimes ambiguous matrix organization
• Deep knowledge of quality principles and processes (such as MRB, Quality clinics, PFMEA, MPR, SPC, and AS9145)
• Experience working across multiple Collins sites and businesses to leverage best practices and incorporate lessons learned
• Demonstrated ability to use out of the box thinking to drive robust solutions

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy: Pet Insurance, Home and Auto, additional life insurance, accidentinsurance,criticalillnessinsurance,group legal
• Ovia Health, fertility and family planning
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 5 free counseling sessions
• Redbrick - Incentives for a Healthy You
• Autism Benefit
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Adoption Assistance
• Best Doctors, second opinion program
• And more!

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

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