**Date Posted:** 2025-05-02 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA **Position Role Type:** Onsite **U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:** U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. **Security Clearance:** None/Not Required Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated **Supplier Quality professional** with strong knowledge of **AS9100 and AS9102 standards** to join our dynamic **First Article Inspection (FAI) Center of Excellence** team in Cedar Rapids, IA. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the successful execution of First Article Inspections by managing and reviewing product FAIRs (First Article Inspection Reports), ensuring timely processing, accurate documentation, and seamless communication across departments. You will provide essential administrative support, coordinate shifting priorities, manage status reports, and serve as a liaison between supplier quality, engineering, operations, and program teams. This is an on-site position located in Cedar Rapids, IA. The candidate must live in commutable distance to our Cedar Rapids site. **What You Will Do** + Review and manage First Article Inspections (FAI) with AS9102 and internal standards. + Review engineering drawings, specifications, and other technical documents to ensure that all requirements are met. + Collaborate closely with suppliers to identify, address, and resolve any issues found in their First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) from initiation through completion. + Run and update status reports, ensuring timely distribution to key stakeholders. + Monitor and support open action items (ARs) and escalate as needed. Make updates as necessary. + Assist in training and providing guidance to other team members regarding FAI procedures and best practices. + Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align priorities and maintain workflow efficiency. + Continuously improve the FAI process by identifying areas for efficiency improvements. + Respond to urgent and priority items accordingly. + Knowledge of special process assessments and audits, including but not limited to NDT, heat treating, welding, brazing, plating, and chemical processing specifications. + Assist the team with coordination and administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations. + Maintain distribution inboxes, assist with portal resets, and support team communications during critical process phases. + Document and maintain meeting minutes, track action items, and ensure follow-up. + Support deployment of digital solutions and automated data analytics to achieve alignment and improved user experiences. **Qualifications You Must Have** + Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience **or** an Advanced Degree in a related field + Proven experience in quality control, inspection, or related fields. + U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract ​ **Qualifications We Prefer** + Knowledge of First Article Inspection requirements (AS9102, PPAP, etc.). + Strong understanding of engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications. + Proficiency in using measuring tools and equipment (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, etc.). + Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and documentation skills. + Ability to analyze and interpret data, making sound decisions based on findings. + Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with different teams effectively. + Experience with quality management systems (QMS) and ERP systems is a plus. **What We Offer** 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 program + Student Loan Repayment Program + Life insurance and disability coverage + Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection + Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits + Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning + Adoption Assistance          + Autism Benefit + Employee Assistance Plan, including 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 + And more!  **Learn More & Apply Now!** Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. *Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. **Onsite:** Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings. Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day. The salary range for this role is 66,000 USD - 130,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window. _RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. 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