Collins Aerospace
aerospace
Manager–SpecialProcesses
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“Manager – Special Processes at Collins Aerospace. Skills: Special process control, NADCAP compliance, Supplier quality management, Chemical processing operations. Lead chemical processing operations at supplier locations. Ensure compliance with NADCAP and customer requirements”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure compliance with NADCAP chemical processing requirements; Ensure compliance with applicable customer specifications; Ensure compliance with AS9100 quality management requirements; Improve capability and reduce risk; Sustained conformity across special processes
Industry & Context.
Technical problem-solving capability; Root cause analysis
Ability to manage multiple supplier locations, Travel extensively as needed, Background check and drug screen required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline, 12+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, or high-spec manufacturing with direct exposure to chemical processing or special process control, working knowledge of NADCAP special process expectations and chemical processing audit structure, especially AC7108 and relevant supplements, Experience working with AS9100 quality systems and supplier quality management in regulated manufacturing environments, Experience supporting audits, conducting supplier assessments, or managing special process compliance programs, Ability to interpret engineering drawings, process specifications, customer standards, and quality clauses for flowdown to suppliers
Nice to Have
Prior hands-on experience in anodizing, plating, passivation, conversion coating, chemical milling, paint, or laboratory process control, Experience with aerospace customer specifications and job audit traceability requirements, Familiarity with nonconformance management, 8D, RCCA, FMEA, MSA, SPC, and control plans in special process environments, Experience with multi-site supplier development or international supplier support, NADCAP audit preparation or direct audit participation experience at supplier sites, Knowledge on Shot Peening, EDM and Joining Processes added advantage
What You'll Do.
Lead chemical processing operations at supplier locations
Ensure compliance with NADCAP and customer requirements
Support supplier capability development and audit readiness
Conduct on-site supplier assessments and gap analysis
Lead supplier preparation for NADCAP audits
Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions
Monitor key process indicators for improvement
Support AS9100 quality system integration
Provide technical mentoring and training to suppliers
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordinate with supplier quality, operations, laboratory, maintenance, and engineering teams; Cross-functional communication with suppliers, customers, quality, and operations teams
Communication Scope
Cross-functional communication
Process & Methodology
APQP
Full Job Description
**Date Posted:** 2026-05-27 **Country:** India **Location:** IN-KA-BENGALURU-008 ~ Hitech, Defence & Aerospace Park ~ HI TECH DEFENSE **Position Role Type:** Hybrid **Job Description:** **Job title :Manager – Special Processes** **Role purpose** Lead the development, qualification, control, and improvement of chemical processing operations at supplier locations to ensure compliance with NADCAP chemical processing requirements, applicable customer specifications, and AS9100 quality management requirements. This role supports supplier capability development, audit readiness, process validation, corrective action closure, and sustained conformity across special processes where final output cannot be fully verified by inspection alone. **Key responsibilities** * Develop, standardize, and improve supplier chemical processes such as anodizing, plating, conversion coating, passivation, etching, paint, dry film lubricant application, and related surface treatment operations as applicable to product and customer scope. * Ensure supplier process controls, work instructions, travelers, control plans, and operating procedures align with NADCAP chemical processing audit criteria and customer flowdown requirements. * Conduct on-site supplier assessments, process reviews, and gap analysis against NADCAP, AS9100, and customer-specific requirements. * Support qualification and validation of chemical processes, including process parameter definition, bath control, testing methods, equipment readiness, and objective evidence for approval. * Lead supplier preparation for NADCAP audits, including self-assessment, checklist review, job audit readiness, documentation completion, and closure of pre-audit gaps. * Review manufacturing and quality records from contract review through shipping to confirm traceability and effective flowdown of customer requirements during job/compliance audits. * Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for internal findings, customer escapes, and NADCA
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