Principal Specialist, Supplier Quality Engineer (Remote)

RTX; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Principal Specialist, Supplier Quality Engineer to support supplier quality across machining commodities. You will lead supplier quality initiatives, drive corrective actions, and strengthen supplier capabilities to improve quality and delivery.

Remote position with preferred candidates in US cities and ~50% travel. You will collaborate with Engineering, IPTs, Program Management, Operations, and Supply Chain to ensure compliance with RTX requirements and drive continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related STEM field required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience or an advanced degree.
• U.S. citizenship required for program access.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality activities for machining commodities across qualification and improvement.
• Analyze data, identify trends, and develop corrective actions for quality concerns.
• Lead root cause analysis and containment using structured methods (A3, 8D).
• Implement RTX ZERO program to drive continuous quality improvement.
• Coordinate qualification, audits, source inspections, and APQP activities.
• Monitor KPIs, assess risks, and develop supplier recovery plans.
• Evaluate readiness for work transfers and PPAP acceptance.
• Collaborate with Engineering, IPTs, Program Management, Operations, and Supply Chain.
• Oversee NoEs, FAIs, SRIs, and supplier escapes ensuring timely resolution.

Skills

Supplier Quality

Root Cause Analysis

A3 / 8D

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related STEM

Advanced degree in a related field

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-06

Country: United States of America

Location: US-TX-REMOTE

Position Role Type: Remote

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.

We are seeking a Principal Specialist, Supplier Quality Engineer to support supplier quality, development, and continuous improvement across our aerospace and defense operations, with a specialized focus on machining commodities. In this role, you will partner with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturing processes, products, and materials meet quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. You will lead supplier quality initiatives, resolve complex quality issues, drive corrective actions, and strengthen supplier capabilities to improve overall quality and delivery performance.

As an individual contributor, you will apply your advanced knowledge of supplier quality engineering, manufacturing processes, and quality methodologies to identify supplier risks, lead problem-solving efforts, and implement sustainable improvements. You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Program Management, and other stakeholders to support supplier qualification, production readiness, work transfers, and process changes.

Your mission: Drive supplier quality excellence by improving supplier manufacturing capabilities, preventing quality escapes, resolving complex quality issues, and implementing sustainable corrective and preventive actions that strengthen product quality, operational performance, and customer satisfaction.

Join us in driving supplier excellence, continuous improvement, and innovation across the aerospace and defense industry!

This is a remote position, with a preference for candidates located in Dallas, Texas; Denver, Colorado; or Los Angeles, California. This position requires approximately 50% travel.

What You Will Do:

• Lead supplier quality activities for machining commodities, including supplier qualification, certification, development, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze supplier quality data, identify trends and recurring issues, and develop supplier-specific improvement plans and corrective actions to address quality concerns.
• Lead root cause analysis, containment, and corrective action efforts for supplier quality escapes and systemic manufacturing process issues using structured problem-solving methodologies such as A3 and 8D.
• Implement the RTX ZERO program to drive continuous improvement, strengthen supplier processes, and promote sustainable quality performance across key suppliers.
• Coordinate supplier qualification, certification, audits, assessments, source inspections, material release activities, and Corrective Action Boards to ensure compliance with RTX quality requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), identify quality and industrial risks, and develop supplier recovery plans and improvement strategies as needed.
• Evaluate supplier readiness and manufacturing process capability for work transfers and process changes, including Resourcing Gate requirements and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) acceptance.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Program Management, Operations, Supply Chain, and Assembly Lines to align supplier quality and delivery objectives.
• Oversee supplier escape events, Notices of Escapes (NoEs), Supplier Recovery Initiatives (SRIs), and First Article Inspections (FAIs), ensuring timely resolution and compliance with applicable RTX requirements.
• Identify and lead supplier development opportunities, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement activities that enhance supplier capabilities, manufacturing processes, and overall supply chain performance.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related STEM field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience, or an advanced degree in a rel