Rd&A Scientist

Kerry; Tijuana; Remote; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym facilities

Wellness area & Sports tournaments

Engagements events

Talent development programs

Transportation arrangements within a 0

Job summary

RTX Corporation's Casting and Forging Supplier Development Lead role is remote, based in Mexicali with nationwide scope. You will lead supplier containment and development, drive readiness for new programs, and coordinate with Operations, Quality, and Engineering to ensure on-time, robust supplier performance.

The ideal candidate holds a University Degree, 5+ years in supplier development (casting/forging preferred), advanced English, and proven leadership.

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.
• Advanced proficiency in English

Responsibilities

• Lead 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 (RRCA) investigations to resolve 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 KPIs to assess progress.
• Evaluate exit criteria for containment efforts and escalate when warranted.
• Partner with Commodity Teams and SBUs to ensure feedback and transition to sustainable operations.
• Develop and build manufacturing process technology tools and standardization including FMEA and Control Plans.

Skills

Advanced English

Cross-functional collaboration

High energy

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

FMEA

Control Plans

Job description

Casting and Forging Supplier Development Lead (SDL) (Remote)

Mexicali RTX Corporation

Date Posted: • Country: Mexico • Location: MX-BCN-MEXICALI-238 ~ Blvd Venustiano Carranza #238 ~ BLDG 238, Desarrollo Industrial Colorado • Position Role Type: Unspecified

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.

What You Will Do

Containment & Recovery

• 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 (RRCA) 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.

Supplier Development & Capability Building

• 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
• Ability to travel to supplier sites as needed - minimum of 50% of time
• Must have knowledge and understanding of the Castings and / or Forging products and the manufacturing of.

Transition Management & Leadership

• 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

Key Interfaces

• Commodity Managers
• Quality Assurance & Engineering
• Operations and Planning
• Supplier Business Units (SBUs)
• Supplier Site Leadership
• Crisis Response and Tiger Teams

Qualifications You Must Have

• 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
• Advanced proficiency in English

Qualifications We Prefer

• The ideal candidate must have casting and / or forging manufacturing experience.
• The ideal candidate must have a high energy level, experience working with cross-functional personnel, high communication skills including ability to develop a network of relationships with the various Collins Aerospace business units, strong work orientation and be well organized.
• 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.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Applications (MS project, Word, Excel, Power Point, MS Access).

What We Offer

• Excellent work environment
• On-site gym facilities
• Wellness area & Sports tournaments
• Engagements events
• Talent development programs
• Transportation arrangements within proper radius from site
• Eco-friendly parking
• Medical & Life Insurance

Role Type Definitions

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

Position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.