Date Posted:
2026-06-26
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-NC-REMOTE
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 Type:
None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status:
Not Required
The Associate Director of Supplier Development 6 Electronics is responsible for leading supplier development activities across the global electronics supply base (North America and Europe) to ensure world-class performance in quality, delivery, cost, capacity, and risk management. This role partners closely with Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program Management teams to develop strategic suppliers capable of supporting aerospace production, new product introduction, and long-term growth objectives.
The position drives supplier capability improvements, oversees supplier recovery initiatives, and ensures compliance with aerospace quality and regulatory requirements, including AS9100, FAA, EASA, and customer-specific standards. The role manages a team of Supplier Development Leaders and serves as an escalation point for critical supplier performance issues.
What You Will Do:
Must be willing and able to travel 50% of the time (domestic and international and primarily overnight)
Supplier Development Strategy
Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing organization to support supplier development strategy aligned with business objectives.
Establish supplier capability roadmaps and improvement plans.
Support supplier selection, qualification, and industrialization activities.
Drive supplier readiness for production ramp-up and new program launches.
Supplier Performance Management
Own supplier performance metrics for quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness.
Lead supplier business reviews and executive-level performance discussions.
Implement supplier scorecards and performance dashboards.
Drive recovery plans for underperforming suppliers.
Electronics Manufacturing Excellence
Assess supplier capabilities for PCBAs, electronic assemblies, semiconductors, and electromechanical components.
Lead supplier audits focused on manufacturing processes, process controls, capacity, and quality systems.
Support APQP, PPAP, FAI, PFMEA, Control Plans, and process validation activities.
Promote Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies throughout the supply base.
Risk and Supply Chain Resilience
Identify and mitigate supplier-related risks affecting production continuity.
Lead supplier capacity assessments and continuity planning.
Develop strategies for single-source and high-risk electronic components.
Manage critical supplier escalations and corrective action activities using 8D and RCCA methodologies.
Leadership
Lead, coach, and develop a team of Supplier Development Leaders.
Establish performance objectives and development plans.
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Influence cross-functional stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Qualifications You Must Have:
Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or
n Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience
8+ years of experience in Supplier Development, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, or Supply Chain.
3+ years of leadership experience managing technical teams.
3+ years experience for all the below:
Experience with AS9100 or ISO 9001
Experience APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, and Control Plans
Experience withRoot Cause Analysis (8D, RCCA)
Experiencewith Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma
Qualifications We Prefer:
Bachelor s degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field
Experience with electronics manufacturing processes and supply chains
Prior experience in aerospace or defense
ASQ, Six Sigma Black Belt, PMP, or equivalent certification.
Familiarity with ERP, PLM, MES, and supplier management systems.
Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) programs.
What We Offer:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
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 and Apply Now:
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.
*This 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
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 157,200 USD - 298,800 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.
