Senior Supplier Quality Lead, Global SBU

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

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.