Principal Specialist, Supplier Quality & Development (Hybrid)

Collins Aerospace; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Vacation time

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Parental leave

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Principal Specialist, Supplier Quality & Development to drive supplier quality excellence and cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Procurement and Operations.

The role focuses on audits, corrective actions, and ASL maintenance, with travel up to 25%. This hybrid position supports the Interiors SBU and requires strong experience in aerospace QMS standards.

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.
• Knowledge of supplier quality processes (auditing, RCCA, KPI oversight, improvement initiatives).
• Cross functional project management with external suppliers and internal teams.
• Strong problem solving methodologies: 8D, APQP, PPAP.
• Experience with data analysis, visualization, and proactive supplier performance improvement.
• Experience with supplier non-conformance evaluation and processing.
• Proven success managing complex supplier quality projects in cross-functional settings.
• Knowledge of aerospace QMS standards (AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO9120).
• Preferred: CQE Certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee complex supplier quality projects and mitigate risks in the supply base.
• Partner across Engineering, Procurement, Operations, and Supplier Management to ensure robust supplier performance.
• Serve as the SBU focal for the Interiors SBU.
• Manage supplier non-conformance and corrective action activities (ETQ, QN).
• Lead 1st-3rd party supplier audits as the key representative of supplier quality.
• Maintain site-level compliance to SBU and Collins processes for supplier quality.
• Oversee ASL maintenance and supplier onboarding within ERP and ASL tool.
• Travel up to 25%.

Skills

Supplier quality processes

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

8D, APQP, PPAP knowledge

Education

University Degree (or Advanced Degree)

Job description

Location

US-AZ-PHOENIX-3414-B1 ~ 3414 S 5th St ~ BLDG 1

Date Posted

2026-07-24

Country

United States of America

Position Role Type

Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements

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.

The Principal Specialist, Supplier Quality & Development

is a technical project manager that serves as the primary SBU (Sub Business Unit) focal and representative for GSQ (Global Supplier Quality) for the assigned plants and is responsible for driving supplier quality excellence, strengthening cross-functional collaboration, and enabling strategic supplier development initiatives.

The role is a Hybrid position based in Phoenix, AZ.

What You Will Do

• Oversee complex projects, lead supplier quality performance management activities, and proactively identify and mitigate emerging risks within the supply base.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted partner across Engineering, Procurement, Operations, and Supplier Management to ensure robust, reliable, and continuously improving supplier performance.
• Serve as the SBU focal for the Interiors SBU.
• Support supplier non-conformance management and corrective action activities including ETQ corrective action management and QN processing.
• Host 1st, 2nd, and 3rd party audits as the key representative of supplier quality.
• Be responsible for managing and maintaining site level compliance to SBU and Collins level processes and procedures specific to supplier quality.
• Be responsible for ASL (Approved Supplier List) maintenance, monitoring, and administration within the ERP and ASL tool including new supplier onboarding requests and existing supplier reviews.
• Travel up to 25%.

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
• Requires knowledge of key supplier quality processes typically obtained through experience or advanced education such as supplier auditing, RCCA management, KPI oversite and improvement initiative, risk based improvement initiatives.
• Cross functional project management experience working with external suppliers and peer team/functions.
• Strong understanding of problem solving methodologies such as 8D, APQP, PPAP.
• Experience with data analysis, visualization, and presentation with intent on developing proactive strategic supplier performance improvement initiatives.
• Supplier non-conformance and non-compliance evaluation and processing.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex supplier quality projects or deliverables in a cross functional environment.
• Experience ensuring compliance with industry and aerospace QMS certifications/standards such as AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO9120, and other common standards.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strategic thinking and proactive risk management.
• Leadership experience and initiative driven decision making.
• Data driven decision making.
• Ability to drive accountability among internal and external stakeholders.
• CQE Certification.

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits 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 insurance,critical illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

Operations, Supply Chain and EH&S

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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