Supplier Quality Engineer, Principal

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required At RTX , the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can.

Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market.

Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. While this role is Remote, candidates residing in the Northeast will be given priority consideration. What You Will Do Manages Supplier Quality & Development processes and/or projects as an individual contributor.

Manage supplier quality performance through prevention, monitoring/escalation processes, processing of supplier submission of nonconforming material. Manage/Support supplier onboarding and qualification/certification. Manage source inspection and material release processes.

Perform escape management procedures, drive root cause analysis & problem solving and recommend corrective and preventive action for systemic supplier process and product materials. Proactively support the RTX supplier programs to ensure healthy continuous improvement and sustainability. Works to achieve objectives that have a major impact on the organization Supplier Quality & Development goals.

Uses expertise to provide input on supplier qualification/certification, assessment, monitoring, escape management, and quality issue resolution processes. Analyzes and makes recommendations for the implementation of supplier qualification/certification, assessment, monitoring, escape management, and quality issue resolution processes. Manages the analysis of quality data and development of part/supplier specific quality issue resolution and corrective actions.

Provides research and guidance for root cause analysis & problem solving (Red-X & 8D) in escape management procedures. Develops corrective and/or preventive actions for systemic process and product design problems for products provided by suppliers. Analyze quality data to identify systemic issues and develop 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. Manages processes and procedures for supplier qualification/certification, source inspection and material release processes, and Correction Action Boards/DQ Clinics with suppliers. Drives support for the UTC Supplier Gold program to ensure healthy continuous improvement and sustainability.

Drives support for the RTX ZERO program to ensure healthy continuous improvement and sustainability. Reviews processes and metrics 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 IAW AS9145 and Collins processes. Qualifications You Must Have 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 8+ years professional experience in a combination of shop floor operations Quality support and a supply chain operations environment (monitoring, auditing, developing suppliers/operations) or equivalent.

Strong background in the electronics manufacturing (Components, CCAs, PWBs, harnesses) commodity. Knowledge and expertise of AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems, AS9145 Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Knowledge of NADCAP Electronics Manufacturing special process requirements, ANSI ESD S.20.20 QMS, Auditing/Assessing, Risk Management / Continuous Improvement (Lean Six Sigma), PFMEA, and Control Plan and Measurement Systems Analysis creation and evaluation experience. Experience in assessing and reviewing the maturity and robustness of Suppliers’ manufacturing and supply chain processes to avoid supply chain disruptions.

Monitor and analyze performance through Key Performance Indicators and organizing the surveillance of the suppliers through audits, assessments, recovery plan and mission, CID (Corrective, Improvement, Development) and industrial risks management with internal and external concerned parties Management of Escape Events, NoEs, SRIs, FAIs, LAIs & Deviations/Concessions analysis and recovery plans (with Suppliers) to ensure deliveries are to RTX requirements. Manage relationships with internal stakeholders, such as IPT leaders, Programs and Assembly Lines. This includes communication, customer / supplier relations & meetings, and improvement actions.

Must be able to travel up to 50% to supplier sites. Qualifications We Prefer Bachelor’s degree in engineering/industrial engineering or similar field. What We Offer Some of our competitive

package includes: 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 insuranc