Principal Specialist, Supplier Quality & Development - Electronics (Remote)

RTX•US-TX-REMOTE, TX

23d•$86,800 - $165,200•Remote

About The Position

RTX’s Collins Aerospace is seeking a Principal Specialist, Supplier Quality & Development – Electronics to manage supplier quality performance and development. The role supports supplier onboarding and qualification, source inspection and material release, and supplier continuous improvement. It uses quality data and proactive quality tools to address systemic issues and ensure suppliers meet contract requirements, including Resourcing Gate, PPAP acceptance, and Work Transfer implementation. This is a remote position, with candidates near a Collins Aerospace site in Texas strongly preferred. Travel may be up to 50%. Employees work primarily offsite, though some onsite presence may be discussed for those near a site. The position requires a U.S. Person; security clearance is not required.

Requirements

University degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience.
Background in electronics.
At least 6 years of professional experience in a supply chain operations environment, including monitoring, auditing, or developing suppliers/operations, or equivalent experience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external executives and employees.
Must be a U.S. Person.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of system standards, authorities, regulations and standards, quality management systems, auditing/assessing, and risk management.
Lean Six Sigma certification.
IPC standards certification.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, industrial engineering, or a similar field; equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of education.

Responsibilities

Manage supplier quality performance through prevention, monitoring and escalation processes, and processing supplier submissions of nonconforming material.
Manage or support supplier onboarding and qualification/certification.
Manage source inspection and material release processes.
Perform escape management procedures, drive root cause analysis and problem solving, and recommend corrective and preventive actions for systemic supplier process and product material issues.
Support RTX supplier programs to promote continuous improvement and sustainability.
Analyze quality data to identify systemic issues and develop supplier-specific quality initiative strategies using tools such as PFMEA, MSA, Process Flow and Control Plans, and SPC; drive implementation of these strategies.
Ensure suppliers can meet contract requirements, including Resourcing Gate, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) acceptance, and Work Transfer implementation.
Use adaptable interaction styles to persuade stakeholders to follow ideas and proposals.
Build effective cross-functional teamwork using flexible and adaptable working styles.
Travel up to 50%.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Student Loan Repayment Program.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Optional pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft protection coverage.
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
Fertility and family planning benefits.
Adoption assistance.
Autism benefit.
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
Wellness rewards program.
Virtual doctor visits.
Child and elder care services.
Second opinion medical expert program.
Flexible work schedules.
Flexible spending accounts.
Paid time off and holidays.
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and applicable conditions.