Quality Engineer - Chemical Inspection Lab (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2023-01-06-08:00

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HKS31: US041-Lenexa, KS 15701 W 95th Street , Lenexa, KS, 66219 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

This full-time onsite position is part of the Quality Engineering department within the Oxygen & PSU Systems organization located in Lenexa Kansas. This Chemical Inspection Lab Quality Engineer is responsible for receiving, inspecting, testing, and releasing constituent chemicals used by the Lenexa Collins Aerospace site, in support of production activities. This Chemical Inspection Lab Quality Engineer also supports production & manufacturing through troubleshooting of products, chemicals, component, and material issues that arise in production.

We are seeking an individual to function as a subject matter expert working with Quality Engineers, production, as well as other portions of operations to ensure robust products are designed and built.  This Chemical Inspection Lab Quality Engineering position will also be responsible for developing and optimizing processing parameters for manufacturing, troubleshooting and root cause analysis, as well as providing direction on what materials manufacturers and technologies are preferred for Collins.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Receive constituent chemicals and other generator components.
• Performs laboratory inspections and testing of chemical constituents in support of production products acceptance. Testing methods include titrations, ignition loss, particle size by sieve and laser diffraction, DSC-TGA, and others.
• Collaborates with plant and engineering staff to identify possible chemical or materials engineering tool-related problems
• Determines appropriate methods for fabricating and joining materials to develop and optimize materials for use in engineering design.
• Monitors material performance and evaluates material deterioration to ensure required specifications are met.
• Performs material analyses that include, but are not limited to, failure analysis of components, systems and subsystems, life predictions, and definition and requirement specifications.
• Applies principles of chemistry, physics, and material behavior to develop best manufacturing process
• May review and approve subcontractor material processing procedures

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of prior relevant experience OR
• In absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience is required
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.  Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical background that supports fundamentals of engineering
• Experience working with chemicals or in a lab environment preferred, but not required

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies 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.

At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team?

Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

• Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for 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.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite.  Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).  An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. 

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.

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! 

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

Note:

• Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.)
• Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year
   

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.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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