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

RTX; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Wellness area

Talent development programs

Medical & Life Insurance

Transportation arrangements

Job summary

RTX's Collins Aerospace division is seeking a Supplier Development Lead (SDL) to drive recovery, capability building, and sustainable performance across global commodities. This hands-on, cross-functional role focuses on containment, supplier assessments, and action plans aligned with business goals.

The ideal candidate will manage crisis situations, lead development roadmaps, and travel as required to supplier sites. Advanced English required; casting and forging experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree with 3+ years.
• Advanced proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Containment and recovery in collaboration with Operations and Quality.
• Lead supplier containment actions and rapid response planning.
• Conduct RRCA investigations to resolve issues.
• Develop and implement improvement plans with KPIs.
• Travel to supplier sites up to 50% of time.
• Lead supplier development and capability building activities.
• Transition management and ensure smooth handovers.

Skills

Advanced English

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree

Tools

MS Project

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Access

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-10-06

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. The ideal candidate is both detail-oriented and strategic, capable of managing crisis situations and long‑term development actions that align with business unit goals and enterprise‑wide initiatives.

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
• Advancedproficiencyin 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:

*Please ensure the role type is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

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.

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