Manager, Supplier Quality – Development, Machining

RTX

Manage Supplier Quality & Development processes remotely at RTX, leading quality engineering initiatives and supplier relations efforts.

Posted 5/4/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $107,500 - $204,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drives robust RCCA across assigned supplier portfolio
Influences others regarding implementation of identified corrective/improvement actions
May manage moderately sized projects or processes.
Typically viewed as subject-matter expert within discipline and Quality Engineering.
Has advanced to expert knowledge of Machining/Mechanical Fabrications.
Influences others regarding policies, practices and procedures.
Problems faced are difficult and often complex.
Manages Supplier Quality & Development processes and / or projects as an individual contributor.
Works to achieve objectives that have a major impact on the organization Supplier Quality & Development goals.
Uses expertise to provide input on supplier qualification / certification, assessment, monitoring, escape management, and quality issue resolution processes.
Manages the analysis of quality data and development of part / supplier specific quality issue resolution and corrective actions.
Provides research and guidance for root cause analysis & problem solving (A3, 8D, etc.) in escape management procedures.
Develops corrective and / or preventive actions for systemic process and product design problems for supplied product.
Leads implementation of the RTX ZERO program to ensure healthy continuous improvement and sustainability at key suppliers.
Manages processes and procedures for supplier qualification / certification, source inspection and material release processes, and Correction Action Boards / DQ Clinics with suppliers.
Reviews processes and metrics to ensure supplier is capable to meet all requirements for work transfer and process change management including Resourcing Gate and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) acceptance.
Analyzes and makes recommendations for the implementation of supplier qualification / certification, assessment, monitoring, escape management, and quality issue resolution processes.
Ensure maturity and robustness of Supplier's manufacturing and supply chain processes to avoid supply chain disruptions.
Monitor and analyze performance through Key Performance Indicators and organizing the surveillance of the suppliers through audits, assessments, recovery plan and mission, CID (Corrective, Improvement, Development) and industrial risks management with internal and external concerned parties
Management of Escape Events, NoEs, SRIs, FAIs, LAIs & Deviations/Concessions analysis and recovery plans (with Suppliers) to ensure deliveries are to RTX requirements.
Manage relationships with internal stakeholders, such as IPT leaders, Programs and Assembly Lines. This includes communication, customer / supplier relations & meetings, and improvement actions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
8+ years’ professional experience in a supply chain operations environment, preferably Quality Engineering (monitoring, auditing, developing suppliers/operations) or equivalent
Deep understanding of the business, the context and major challenges to handle internal customers’ needs and develop approaches which satisfy their expectations.
Travel up to 50% required
Strong Machining/Mechanical Fabrications background.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to speak effectively and easily with both internal and external executives and employees.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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!

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Hard Skills & Tools

RCCAMachiningMechanical FabricationsSupplier Quality ManagementQuality EngineeringRoot Cause AnalysisA38DKey Performance IndicatorsProduction Part Approval Process

Soft Skills

communicationinfluencingproblem solvingleadershipstakeholder managementorganizational skillscustomer relationsteam collaborationproject managementanalytical thinking

Certifications

University DegreeAdvanced Degree