[Hiring] Principal Specialist, Supplier Quality & Development @RTX

Role Description

This position is remote; however, candidates located near a Collins Aerospace site in Texas are strongly preferred.

• Manages supplier quality performance through prevention, monitoring/escalation processes, processing of supplier submission of nonconforming material.
• Manages/Supports supplier onboarding and qualification/certification.
• Manages source inspection and material release processes.
• Performs Escape management procedures, drives root cause analysis & problem solving and recommends corrective and preventive action for systemic supplier process and product materials.
• Supports the RTX supplier programs to ensure healthy continuous improvement and sustainability.
• Analyzes quality data to identify systemic issues and develops supplier specific quality initiative strategies; addressing them with key proactive quality tools (e.g. PFMEA, MSA, Process Flow and Control Plans, SPC, etc.), as well as driving their implementation.
• Ensures that supplier is capable to meet all contract requirements including Resourcing Gate, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) acceptance and Work Transfer implementation.
• Adapts and uses multiple forms of interaction styles to convince and/or persuade people/stakeholders to follow ideas and proposals.
• Uses flexible and adaptable working styles to build and develop effective cross-functional teamwork.
• Travels up to 50%.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Background in Electronics.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to speak effectively and easily with both internal and external executives and employees.
• 6+ years professional experience in a supply chain operations environment (monitoring, auditing, developing suppliers/operations) or equivalent.

Requirements

• System standards, Authorities / Regulations / Standards, Knowledge of QMS, Auditing/Assessing, Risk Management.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.
• IPC standards certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering/industrial engineering or similar field. Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of education.

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!