Principal Specialist, Supplier Quality – Development

RTX

Principal Specialist managing supplier quality and development at Collins Aerospace, ensuring robust supply chain processes and continuous improvement in quality performance.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeRemote • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $86,800 - $165,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Supplier Quality Management, including the development and implementation of quality control systems, performance monitoring through KPIs, and risk management strategies. Proficient in problem-solving methodologies and continuous improvement practices to enhance supplier performance and ensure compliance with quality standards.

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Supplier Quality ManagementContinuous Improvement (Lean Six Sigma)Green Belt/Black Belt CertificationQuality Regulations KnowledgePerformance Management

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Hard Skills

Quality Control SystemsRoot Cause AnalysisCorrective Action PlansPerformance MonitoringGemba WalkPFMEACPMSAAuditing/AssessingRisk Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsRelationship ManagementCoaching and MentoringProblem SolvingStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)Quality Management System (QMS)Corrective Action BoardsData Analysis Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Green Belt CertificationBlack Belt CertificationCPIM Certification

Industry Keywords

Supplier QualificationManufacturing ProcessesSupply Chain ManagementIndustrial SettingQuality Core Tools

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work onsite at assigned portfolio of supplier sites to identify, communicate, and train suppliers at all levels of their supply chain including processes to develop, modify, apply, and maintain quality control systems.
Ensure maturity and robustness of Supplier's manufacturing and supply chain processes to avoid supply chain disruptions.
Drive continuous improvement of Supplier Quality related performances for deliveries of supplied products.
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.
Monitor major industrial risks, major changes (industrial transfers, major planning changes) and supporting design changes on an industrial point of view to protect RTX operations.
Management of Escape Events, NoEs, SRIs, FAIs, LAIs & Deviations/Concessions analysis and validation.
Perform Gemba walk, PFMEA, CP, MSA, problem solving methodologies.
Initiate and follow recovery plans with Suppliers in case of delivery performances degradation to ensure deliveries are back to RTX requirements.
Manage Suppliers' preventive/corrective action plans so achievements are at the expected level in terms of end results.
Manage relationships with internal stakeholders, such as IPT leaders, Programs and Assembly Lines. This includes communication, customer / supplier relation & meetings, and improvement actions.
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Analyzes and makes recommendations for the implementation of 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 (Red-X & 8D) in escape management procedures.
Develops corrective and / or preventive actions for systemic process and product design problems for product provided by suppliers.
Manages processes and procedures for supplier qualification / certification, source inspection and material release processes, and Correction Action Boards / DQ Clinics with suppliers.
Drives support for the RTX ZERO program to ensure healthy continuous improvement and sustainability.
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
Deep understanding of the business, the context and major challenges to handle internal customers’ needs and develop approaches which satisfy their expectations.
Experience in an industrial setting.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to speak effectively and easily with both internal and external executives and employees.
Ability to define and establish appropriate overall performance management that facilitates achievement of business objectives and key deliverables through transparent visualization of status and risks, incorporating elements that also enable indication of future performance.
Demonstrated ability to establish a culture of improvement that exploits, supports and manages improvement opportunities and activities.
Green Belt/Black Belt certification & CPIM certification (Certified in Production & Inventory Management)
Knowledge and expertise of Quality Regulations, Quality Core Tools Knowledge, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Practical Problem Solving, International Mgmt. system standards, Authorities / Regulations / Standards, Knowledge of QMS, Auditing/Assessing, Risk Management / Continuous Improvement (Lean Six Sigma).

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!