Supplier Quality Engineer

Zkw Group Gmbh; Silao (Ciudad); Remote; MXN 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym facilities

Wellness area

Sports tournaments

Talent development programs

Medical & Life Insurance

Job summary

Mexicali RTX Corporation seeks a Casting and Forging Supplier Development Lead (SDL) for a remote role. The successful candidate will drive supplier recovery, capability improvement, and sustainable performance across global commodities.

This hands-on, cross-functional position requires coordinating containment, supplier assessments, and improvement plans with Operations, Quality, and Engineering. Travel up to 50% is required.

Qualifications

• University Degree (required).
• Advanced proficiency in English.
• Experience in supplier development or manufacturing improvement is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Containment & Recovery: lead internal and supplier containment actions and RCCA investigations.
• Supplier Development: identify supplier sites, perform assessments, and build development roadmaps.
• Transition Management: oversee supplier transitions and APQP for new programs.

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.
The Supplier Development Lead (SDL) is a critical forward deployed role within the Global Supplier Development organization, responsible for driving supplier recovery, capability improvement, and sustainable performance. This role is hands-on and cross-functional, supporting operational containment, supplier assessments, and execution of structured improvement plans across global commodities. This is a remote role; however, the candidate must be able to travel at least 50% of the time to support supplier development needs.
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 (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 KPIs to assess progress; Evaluate exit criteria for containment efforts; Escalate persistent issues to crisis mode or tiger teams; 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; Conduct supplier assessments using SRA, SHA, Gemba, etc.; Engage suppliers with development roadmaps, training, and targeted actions tied to maturity models and long-term growth; Align withCommodity Managers and Engineering on supplier readiness for new programs or volume ramp-ups; Facilitate structured improvement plan development, KPI tracking, and gate reviews; Monitor progress toward maturity levels and initiate sustainment planning; Support long-term monitoring and re-engagement cycles; Develop and build manufacturing process technology tools and standardization including FMEA and Control Plans.
+ Transition Management & Leadership: Provide leadership for supplier transitions, ensuring smooth handover of work scope; Support sustainment phase by monitoring maturity post-transition; Align with internal units and suppliers to reinforce performance expectations; Execute APQP for new product launch and work transition projects.
Key Interfaces: Commodity Managers, Quality Assurance & Engineering, Operations and Planning, SBUs, Supplier Site Leadership, Crisis Response and Tiger Teams.
Qualifications You Must Have: Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years relevant experience or an Advanced Degree with minimum 3 years; Advanced proficiency in English.
Qualifications We Prefer: The ideal candidate must have casting and/or forging manufacturing experience; high energy level and strong cross-functional collaboration; CORE principles/tools for process improvement; Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
What We Offer: Excellent work environment; On-site gym facilities; Wellness area & Sports tournaments; Engagements events; Talent development programs; Transportation arrangements within proper radius; Eco-friendly parking; Medical & Life Insurance.