Supplier Quality & Development Engineer (Remote)

RTX • US-AL-REMOTE, AL

2d • Remote

About The Position

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. Collins Aerospace is looking to hire Supplier Quality & Development Engineer (SQDE) who will be responsible for ensuring that suppliers consistently deliver products and processes that meet Collins Aerospace quality, technical, and regulatory requirements. The role focuses on preventing escapes, developing supplier capabilities, and driving zero‑defect performance across the supply chain.

Requirements

• Typically requires: A University Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Materials Engineering, Chemical, or related field and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
• 3 - 5 years of experience in supplier quality, process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience in reading technical drawings and specifications (GD&T).
• Working Experience of AS9100, AS9145, APQP, PPAP, and special processes.
• Experience with root‑cause analysis, corrective actions, and quality tools.

Nice To Haves

• Aerospace experience
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
• Experience with digital quality tools (NetInspect, RAM, EtQ).
• Strong data analysis skills (statistics, SPC).
• Experience with ERP system (i.e SAP )
• Certified Quality Engineer (ASQ)

Responsibilities

• Oversee suppliers' performance, primarily through on-site visits, the use of the OASIS certification program, and use of the Supplier portals/Sharepoint.
• Work to make improvements and reduce the risk at high risk suppliers by issuing corrective action requests, performing on-site QMS/Product assessments or audits, data analysis, training and/or other continuous improvement activities.
• Provide daily support for quality/product related issues.
• Analyze and makes recommendations on quality data and the development of part / supplier specific quality issue resolution and corrective actions.
• Provide research on and explanations of root cause analysis & problem solving (8D or similar) for supplier causal analysis.
• Assist in the development of corrective actions for systemic process and product design problems for product provided by suppliers.
• Review products requirements and metrics and makes recommendations 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.
• Manage supplier quality issues through monitoring / escalation processes, escape management
• Initiate part specific quality issue resolution and corrective actions.
• Analyze quality data to identify systemic issues and develops supplier specific quality initiative strategies and addresses with key proactive quality tools (e.g. PFMEA, MSA, Process Flow and Control Plans, SPC, etc.), driving their implementation.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level