Lead Supplier Quality & Development Manager - Remote

RTX; United States; Remote; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) with company matching

Job summary

RTX’s Collins Aerospace is seeking a Manager in Supplier Quality & Development to lead supplier quality across assigned commodities, drive audits, CAPA, and continuous improvement. This is a remote position with preference for Mountain and Pacific time zones, with travel up to 30%.

You will manage nonconforming material, support source inspections, and promote PFMEA/Control Plans/SPC/MSA to strengthen supplier processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, or 5+ years with an advanced degree.
• 5+ years in supply chain, manufacturing or supplier quality with monitoring/auditing.
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions (8D/Red-X).
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Own supplier quality performance across assigned commodities and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead supplier qualification, onboarding, audits, assessments, and capability evaluations.
• Monitor metrics, identify risks, and implement proactive improvements.
• Lead root cause investigation and CAPA; manage nonconforming material and escapes.
• Support source inspections, material release, and changes readiness for production.
• Promote PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and MSA across supplier processes.
• Lead or participate in Corrective Action Boards and DQ Clinics.
• Ensure PPAP readiness and conduct Resourcing Gate reviews.
• Manage supplier improvement programs (ZERO, QIPs).
• Travel up to 30%.

Skills

Supplier Quality

Root Cause Analysis

Quality Management Systems

Education

University Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

PFMEA

PPAP

APQP

SPC

MSA

Job description

RTX’s Collins Aerospace is seeking a Manager in Supplier Quality & Development to lead supplier quality across assigned commodities, drive audits, CAPA, and continuous improvement. This is a remote position with preference for Mountain and Pacific time zones, with travel up to 30%.

You will manage nonconforming material, support source inspections, and promote PFMEA/Control Plans/SPC/MSA to strengthen supplier processes.