Supplier Development Lead - Residing in the Los Angeles, CA area (Remote)

Prattwhitney; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, part of RTX, seeks a Supplier Development Lead to train and coach suppliers toward platinum performance. The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, lean manufacturing, and capacity planning, with on-site work predominantly in the Los Angeles area and occasional remote work from a home office.

You will collaborate with PW engineering, purchasing, and supplier leadership to accelerate improvements, reduce risks, and build long-term relationships through structured problem-solving

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required, advanced degree with 5+ years’ related work or 8+ years with bachelor’s degree.
• U.S. citizen or permitting status required for access to sensitive systems.
• Location-based requirement: reside in Los Angeles, CA area or willing to relocate/commute to LA area.

Responsibilities

• On-site at supplier locations in the Los Angeles area most of the time.
• Perform supplier capability assessments and develop action plans to close gaps to gold level performance.
• Lead and coach teams on root-cause analysis, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

ACE tools

Root cause analysis

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or advanced degree

Tools

ACE Tools

SHA

Six-Sigma Blackbelt

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-17 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-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 certain necessary systems. 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. Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. *This position will be remote based (work from home) in the Los Angeles, CA area. The position will require frequent travel in Los Angeles, CA and therefore the selected candidate must live in this region.

What You Will Do

The Supplier Development Lead position (SDL) requires living & working in the Los Angeles area with 4 or 5 Pratt & Whitney suppliers to assist them on their journey to achieve platinum level performance. The suppliers in the area range from Casting and Forging houses to machining and even distributors. The SDL’s function would involve training and coaching for root cause analysis of quality and delivery misses, lean manufacturing, cell design, capacity assessment, equipment maintenance, EH&S issues, and shop cleanliness. The SDL also works to improve the relationship between Pratt & Whitney and the supplier by improving the communications, minimizing the number of outside visits, catalyst for additional business opportunities, reducing financial risks, and developing long term relationships. The typical daily tasks of the SDL are as follows:

• On-site at supplier 80% of their time in the Los Angeles, CA area
• 20% of the time working from home office
• Perform assessments of the suppliers capability to perform and sustain performance through the SHA (Supplier Health Assessment)
• Engage with the supplier to develop action plan (SCIP) to close the gaps between current state and gold level performance.
• Track SCIP and drive closure to reach gold level.
• Manage capacity constraints with proper planning and actions.
• Conduct training and coaching on-site at the supplier to develop their team.
• Coordinating with P&W technical team to improve the design for manufacturing.
• Coordinate with the PW purchasing team to stabilize production demands and find root causes and corrective actions for PW caused misses.
• Establish leading indicators of performance and track weekly, on-site at supplier
• Intervene as required to expedite deliveries and/or resolve quality issues

What You Will Learn

A supplier Development Lead will learn to work independently to improve a suppliers performance, profitability, and culture. Relationship building is the key to success in this role. SDL's must learn how to engage with a supplier and persuade them to create/grow a culture of continuous improvement.

You Must Have

A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems or sites Reside in the Los Angeles, CA area

We Prefer

Experience in Operations, preferably with a company doing investment castings, forgings, or machining. Additional experience in Quality, and/or Continuous Improvement roles strongly desired. Strong Leadership skills and a demonstrated track record of accomplishment in business performance using ACE tools Hands on experience with strong structured project management and problem solving skills in using ACE tools Ability to work and communicate with the entire workforce: from convincing a shop floor operator to try a new work sequence to having strategic discussions with both PW supply chain team and supplier leadership team about overall approach and focus for Supplier Gold Ability to initiate, lead and sustain change activities at the supplier Operations experience running a shop or cell where lean manufacturing was implemented. Significant engagement with lean manufacturing or operational excellence type tools Six-Sigma Blackbelt Raytheon Technologies or equivalent skills: CORE Certification SHA certified assessor ITC / BAER experience

This position is classified as:

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role. 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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms 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.