Senior QA Leader, Aerospace Manufacturing

Prattwhitney; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Sr Supervisor Quality Assurance to lead a team of inspectors and technicians, ensuring exceptional product quality and on-time delivery. The role drives CORE-based improvements, root-cause analyses, and strict adherence to Nadcap and quality procedures.

You will supervise staff, coach performance, manage risks, and participate in audits while coordinating with Operations and Supply Chain to optimize quality outcomes across manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree in a related field and relevant aerospace/defense experience.
• Advanced degree preferred with minimum 3 years in quality leadership roles.
• Experience with Nadcap and quality audits is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Quality inspectors and technicians to meet product quality and customers’ delivery expectations.
• Coach and develop Quality staff; establish job expectations and manage performance.
• Plan, address risks and opportunities in operations; support inspections and equipment utilization.
• Perform RRCA on product and process non-conformances; drive corrective actions.
• Maintain and improve quality control procedures and inspection processes; participate in CORE projects.
• Lead, educate and instruct shop personnel on compliance with Quality procedures and standards.
• Perform system audits across assigned work centers; ensure Nadcap compliance; may qualify for NDT certification.

Skills

Quality leadership

Team supervision

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Quality systems

Nadcap knowledge

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Sr Supervisor Quality Assurance to lead a team of inspectors and technicians, ensuring exceptional product quality and on-time delivery. The role drives CORE-based improvements, root-cause analyses, and strict adherence to Nadcap and quality procedures.

You will supervise staff, coach performance, manage risks, and participate in audits while coordinating with Operations and Supply Chain to optimize quality outcomes across manufacturing environments.