[Hiring] Manager, Raw Material & Special Processes @RTX

Role Description

The Manager, Raw Material & Special Processes is responsible for leading supplier capability development, process qualification, and risk mitigation across special processes within the global supply base. This role combines deep technical expertise with strong execution leadership to drive supplier performance, resolve complex manufacturing challenges, and ensure process compliance to internal and industry requirements. The position requires ownership of initiatives, data-driven decision making, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams. Position is remote; applicants should be located near a major airport or able to access one within a reasonable timeframe.

What You Will Do

• 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.
• Travel: Must be willing and able to travel: Up to 20–50% (domestic and international).

Qualifications

• 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).

Requirements

• Strong expertise in at least one special process with working knowledge of others.
• Experience with: Process auditing or Nadcap audits and special process qualification, Supplier development and on-site technical support, and Root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Knowledge of: Aerospace process specifications (ASTM, MIL), and Quality systems (AS9100).
• Experience in: Control Plan & PFMEA, Data analysis and risk prioritization, CORE tool, Six Sigma, or statistical methods.
• Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and influence cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• 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!