Manager, Raw Material & Special Processes

RTX

Manage supplier capability development and process qualification in aerospace. Lead strategic initiatives to improve operational quality and performance.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $107,500 - $204,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supplier Capability Development: Lead technical engagement with suppliers to improve capability, capacity, and quality in special processes; drive supplier maturity through structured development plans and on-site support.
Process Assessment & Qualification: Conduct technical audits and gap assessments against internal, customer, and industry requirements (e.g., Nadcap, specifications); support and lead supplier qualification and approval activities.
Technical Problem Solving & Corrective Actions: Lead root cause investigations for manufacturing and process failures; define and implement corrective and preventive actions with suppliers; ensure effective closure with measurable improvements.
Risk Identification & Mitigation: Perform data-driven analysis to identify high-risk suppliers and processes; develop prioritization models based on process complexity and volume concentration; lead mitigation plans to reduce operational and quality risks.
Process Development & Standardization: Support development and optimization of special processes; review and interpret specifications, translating them into practical implementation at suppliers; contribute to harmonization of specifications and best practices.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program teams to align technical and sourcing strategies; serve as a technical liaison between internal stakeholders and suppliers.
Training & Knowledge Development: Train Supplier Development Engineers and internal teams on special process requirements and best practices; mentor junior engineers and support capability growth within the organization.
Initiative Leadership: Lead strategic initiatives related to supplier development, risk reduction, and process improvement; drive execution from definition through implementation and sustainment.

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 and minimum 5 years of experience
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field (STEM)
Experience with special processes (Welding, NDT, Heat Treatment, Chemical Processing, etc.)
Experience with manufacturing, supplier quality, or process engineering.
Experience working in a regulated industry (Aerospace, Defense, Automotive, Medical)

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

supplier capability developmenttechnical auditsgap assessmentsroot cause analysiscorrective actionsdata-driven analysisprocess developmentprocess standardizationspecial processesmanufacturing engineering

Soft Skills

cross-functional collaborationmentoringinitiative leadershipcommunicationproblem solving