Principle Specialist, Supplier Quality - SBU Focal (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Vacation and PTO

401(k) with match

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Principal Specialist, Supplier Quality - SBU Focal to lead Global Supplier Quality efforts for assigned plants. You will drive supplier quality excellence, manage RCCA, supplier audits, and risk-based improvements while collaborating across engineering, procurement, operations and supplier management.

This onsite Phoenix role requires 5+ years of experience (or 3+ with advanced degree), AS9100/ISO knowledge, and travel up to 20%. Relocation assistance is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience with supplier quality processes including RCCA and corrective actions.
• Experience in cross-functional project management with external suppliers and internal teams.
• Ability to deliver high-impact presentations to leadership to drive decisions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as GSQ focal between Collins plants and suppliers.
• Lead supplier quality performance management including audits and RCCA.
• Develop and implement risk-based supplier improvement initiatives.
• Apply 8D, APQP, PPAP methodologies to quality issues.
• Manage cross-functional projects with suppliers and internal teams.

Skills

Supplier quality processes

RCCA management

Cross-functional PM

Presentations to leadership

Education

University degree or higher in related field

Tools

SAP Transactions

Job description

Location: US-AZ-PHOENIX-3405 ~ 3405 S 5th St ~ BLDG 3405

Date Posted: 2026-11-11

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AZ-PHOENIX-3405 ~ 3405 S 5th St ~ BLDG 3405

Position Role Type: Onsite

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.

Principal Specialist, Supplier Quality - SBU Focal serves as the primary Sub Business Unit (SBU) focal and representative for Global Supplier Quality (GSQ) for assigned plants. In this role, you will drive supplier quality excellence, strengthen cross-functional collaboration, enable strategic supplier development initiatives, and support tactical deliverables within your SBU. You will oversee complex projects, lead supplier quality performance management activities, and proactively identify and mitigate emerging risks within the supply base.

This position is working onsite at Phoenix - AZ location , Relocation assistance will be provided.

What You Will Do

• Serve as the primary liaison between GSQ and assigned plants, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration.
• Lead supplier quality performance management activities, including supplier audits, root cause and corrective action (RCCA) management, and non-conformance evaluation and processing.
• Develop and implement risk-based improvement initiatives to address supplier quality challenges and enhance performance.
• Apply problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, APQP, and PPAP to resolve supplier quality issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage cross-functional projects with external suppliers and internal teams, ensuring alignment with engineering, procurement, operations, and supplier management functions.
• Analyze supplier performance data, create visualizations, and present findings to develop proactive strategies for supplier performance improvement.
• Ensure compliance with industry and aerospace quality management system (QMS) certifications and standards, including AS9100, ISO 9001, and ISO9120.
• Travel up to 20% of the time to collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.
• Experience with supplier quality processes, including root cause corrective action management, supplier performance management, and improvement initiatives.
• Experience in cross-functional project management with external suppliers and peer teams/functions.
• Experience in preparing and delivering high-impact presentations to cross-functional leadership teams to drive alignment and decision-making.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience ensuring compliance with industry and aerospace QMS certification standards (i.e AS9100, ISO 9001, and ISO9120).
• Experience in problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, APQP, and PPAP.
• Experience processing SAP Transactions.
• Certification in CQE (Certified Quality Engineer).
• Experience in leadership roles with initiative-driven decision-making.
• Experience in data-driven decision-making and developing supplier performance improvement initiatives.
• Experience driving accountability among internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience with strategic thinking and proactive risk management.

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!

We Are Defining Aerospace

• Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

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.

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 95,500 USD - 181,700 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.