Principle Specialist, Supplier Quality - SBU Focal (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous 401(k) plan with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Principal Specialist, Supplier Quality - SBU Focal for onsite work in Phoenix, AZ. You will represent GSQ for assigned plants, drive supplier quality excellence, and support strategic supplier development initiatives.

This role requires deep knowledge of QMS standards and cross-functional collaboration to mitigate risks in the supplier base. Key duties include leading supplier audits, RCCA management, and performance analytics, with up to 20% travel.

Qualifications

• Experience with supplier quality processes, RCCA, supplier performance management, and improvement initiatives.
• Experience in cross-functional project management with external suppliers and internal teams.
• Experience presenting to cross-functional leadership to drive alignment and decisions.
• Experience ensuring compliance with AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary GSQ liaison between functions and plants for supplier quality.
• Lead supplier quality performance management, audits, RCCA, and NCR handling.
• Develop risk-based improvement initiatives for supplier performance.
• Apply 8D, APQP, and PPAP to resolve quality issues and drive improvement.
• Manage cross-functional projects with suppliers and internal teams for alignment.
• Analyze supplier data, create visualizations, and present findings for strategy.

Skills

Supplier quality

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Data analysis

SAP transactions

APQP/PPAP

Education

University Degree or equivalent

CQE certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

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.

Position Summary

The 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

• 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.
• 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

• 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 illness insurance, 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!

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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.