Aerospace Quality Assurance Leader

RTX; Bellevue (IA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vacation 3 weeks

401(k) Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Plan

Wellness Program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Bellevue, IA seeks a dynamic Manager, Quality Assurance to lead a team of quality professionals at our Bellevue manufacturing site. You will implement processes, lead initiatives, and drive continuous quality improvements across multiple locations.

The role requires a strong background in aerospace quality systems, leadership, and cross‑functional collaboration, with a focus on cost reduction and data‑driven decision making.

Qualifications

• University degree with a minimum of 8 years' relevant experience, or an advanced degree with at least 5 years.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or operations functional areas.
• Experience leading teams in a quality assurance or related capacity.
• Experience implementing and managing quality improvement processes.
• Previous experience in Quality Assurance and/or audit functions.
• Experience working in a cross-functional environment.
• Experience with leadership communication and presentation.
• Quality experience within aerospace or a similar technical industry.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Quality Engineers and Quality Assurance Technicians.
• Oversee a people leader of Certified Inspectors.
• Collaborate across multiple Avionics locations to ensure effective decision‑making among teams.
• Apply the CORE operating system to daily practices within the Quality team and in partnership with Operations teams across multiple sites.
• Develop and lead the implementation of organizational projects and processes to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Drive quality improvement processes to reduce product Scrap, Rework, and Repair (SRR) costs, internal defects, and escapes.
• Direct the collection and analysis of quality data from multiple sources to develop long‑term quality strategies and programs.
• Conduct production process analyses to ensure quality standards are met and recommend improvements.
• Establish, oversee, and coordinate quality policies and practices.
• Recruit, retain, and develop talent within the Quality team.
• Incorporate lessons learned and industry best practices into quality initiatives.

Skills

Quality Assurance Leadership

Quality Management

Team Leadership

Cross-functional Collaboration

Data Analysis

Audits

Quality Improvement

Leadership Communication

Aerospace Experience

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree in related field

Tools

Quality Management Systems

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Bellevue, IA seeks a dynamic Manager, Quality Assurance to lead a team of quality professionals at our Bellevue manufacturing site. You will implement processes, lead initiatives, and drive continuous quality improvements across multiple locations.

The role requires a strong background in aerospace quality systems, leadership, and cross‑functional collaboration, with a focus on cost reduction and data‑driven decision making.