Manager. Supplier Development Lead (remote)

RTX•New York, NY

17h•Remote

About The Position

This role is for a Manager, Supplier Development Lead at Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. The position involves managing a portfolio of key suppliers to drive improvement, achieve 100% On-Time Delivery (OTD) and Zero Defects, and sustain performance. The lead will set strategy for these suppliers and manage up to $80M in supplier spend, aiming to maintain 80%-90% of spend in 'Performing' and less than 2% in 'Underperforming' categories. The role is remote, ideally located in the Tri-State area (NJ, NY, CT) but can be anywhere along the East Coast. Travel is expected up to 50%, which could be day travel if local to the Tri-State area or overnight travel otherwise. The position is part of a dynamic and fast-paced global team that positively impacts the Collins organization, focusing on redefining the future of aerospace technology.

Requirements

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
U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62
2+ years experience in electronic manufacturing
2+ years experience with PCB's or PCBA's or component manufacturing or wiring harnesses or electronics assembly

Nice To Haves

Ability to communicate and present to all levels of the organization
Ability to apply CORE principles/tools to manage processes, ensuring continuous improvement in the systems and benchmarking best practices enhancing customer satisfaction at all levels
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite Applications (MS project, Word, Excel, Power Point, MS Access)
Experience with supplier performance or supplier development
Prior experience with ERP systems (SAP)
Experience with project management

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of key suppliers to drive supplier improvement and achieve 100% OTD, Zero Defects and sustained performance
Set strategy for these suppliers and Manage up to $80M in supplier spend
Maintain 80% - 90% of spend in Performing and less than 2% in Underperforming
Lead internal and supplier containment actions in collaboration with Operations and Quality
Facilitate supplier kick-off meetings to align expectations and establish rapid response actions
Conduct Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations to resolve critical quality or delivery issues
Coordinate with stakeholders to develop and implement improvement plans and ensure clear communication through plan review checkpoints
Monitor leading and lagging Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to assess progress
Evaluate whether exit criteria have been achieved for containment efforts
Escalate persistent issues to crisis mode or tiger teams when warranted
Partner with Commodity Teams and SBUs to ensure closed-loop feedback and transition to sustainable operations
Lead supplier site identification and prioritize development efforts aligned with risk, impact, and strategic commodity needs
Conduct supplier assessments using OCRA (Operational Capability & Risk Assessment) tool
Engage suppliers with development roadmaps, training, and targeted actions tied to maturity models and long-term growth
Align with Commodity Managers and Engineering teams on supplier readiness for new programs or volume ramp-ups
Facilitate structured improvement plan development, KPI tracking, and gate reviews
Monitor progress toward achieving target maturity levels and initiate sustainment planning once development objectives are met
Support long-term monitoring and re-engagement cycles to ensure supplier performance remains stable
Develop and build manufacturing process technology tools and standardization include FMEA and Control Plans
Provide leadership and/or support for supplier transitions, ensuring a smooth handover of work scope with minimal disruption
Support the sustainment phase by monitoring supplier maturity post-transition and ensuring long-term capability
Align with internal business units and suppliers to reinforce performance expectations and continuous improvement efforts
Execute APQP for new product launch and work transition projects

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
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee Scholar Program
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs