Principal Supplier Quality Specialist (Remote)

Collins Aerospace; Town of Texas (WI); Remote; USD 82,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aerospace technology is seeking a Principal Supplier Quality Specialist to drive supplier performance through collaboration and process evaluation. This remote position requires strong experience in supplier quality assurance and process improvement methodologies, with a focus on the aerospace manufacturing sector.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or 3 years with advanced degree.
• Experience reading blueprints in 3D and 2D.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Establish partnerships within the supplier for collaboration.
• Identify risks in supplier manufacturing processes.
• Develop recovery plans with suppliers.

Skills

Blueprint reading

SAP

ETQ

NetInspect

Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis

Measurement Systems Analysis

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree in related field

Job description

Principal Supplier Quality Specialist (Remote)

Principal Supplier Quality Specialist (Remote)

Location:

HTX99: Field Office - TX Remote Location, Remote City, TX, 73301 USA

Date Posted:

2025-06-04

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HTX99: Field Office - TX Remote Location, Remote City, TX, 73301 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

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

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Collins Aerospace, an 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.

What You Will Do

• Establish partnerships at all levels within the supplier, emphasizing collaboration, clear expectations, common goals, trust, and transparency
• Identify risks and gaps in supplier manufacturing processes and develop sustainable gap closure plans
• Assist the supplier in establishing data / metrics to evaluate the health and stability of the manufacturing process
• Jointly develop recovery plans with supplier, then implement operating rhythm and metrics to hold supplier and stakeholders accountable for performance to plan
• Ensure the supplier has robust processes for shop floor control, order management / production control
• Assist the supplier to improve efficiency & utilization, set-up reduction, equipment layout
• Drive engagement and cross-functional collaboration between Supply Chain, Engineering and Quality for both Collins Aerospace and the supplier
• Assure supplier preparedness for activities such as executive reviews and readiness assessments
• Support corporate improvement initiatives by ensuring the supply base is trained on the common processes, lean manufacturing, quality systems, and other improvement tools
• Ensure technical reviews are supported with the appropriate knowledge and experience to provide a thorough evaluation of the supplier’s manufacturing capabilities
• Ensure suppliers are managing capacity, demand and resource plans that demonstrate rate readiness
• Prioritize supply base risk management and actions with sufficient lead time prior to production rate increases
• Complete due diligence activities to identify and assess supplier operational risks
• Supports the demand management planning process to meet on-time delivery targets and future rate breaks
• Develops effective shop floor visuals and efficient material flow in the value stream
• Ensures demonstrated yield is used in all manufacturing planning.
• ITARS Compliant
  
  

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
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62
• 3 or more years of experience reading blueprint 3D catia and 2D drawings
• 3 or more years of experience with SAP, ETQ, NetInspect
• Must be able to travel up to 50%
  
  

Qualifications We Prefer

• ASQ CQE preferred.
• Experience in an Aerospace Quality environment a plus.
• Working knowledge of Process Flow Diagramming, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), and Control Plans per SAE J J1739 for Advanced Product Quality Planning an asset.
• Competent in Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) and Gauge R&R) and SPC desired.
  
  

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!
  
  

Learn More & Apply Now!

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

• Please ensure the role type (defined below) 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.

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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