Date Posted:2026-10-01
Country:United States of America
Location:US-FL-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 information under this program/contract.
Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status: Not Required
What You Will Do- Lead rapid resolution of supplier-caused issues impacting the factory through analytical problem solving, cross-functional collaboration, and clear communication.
- Manage supplier quality performance through prevention, monitoring/escalation processes, and review of nonconforming material.
- Analyze supplier non-conformances and develop effective corrective and preventive action plans addressing systemic issues.
- Perform & coordinate Source Inspection
- Investigate supplied material issues to ensure defect documentation, root cause analysis, and corrective solutions are fully and accurately implemented.
- Manage supplier onboarding, source inspection, and qualification/certification activities.
- Support escape management processes, driving RCCA, problem solving, and recommending corrective/preventive actions for systemic supplier process issues.
- Analyze supplier quality data to identify systemic issues and develop supplier-specific quality strategies utilizing PFMEA, MSA, Process Flow, SPC, and other quality tools.
- Apply multiple communication and influencing styles to gain alignment with suppliers and stakeholders.
- Build effective cross-functional teamwork, adapting working styles to changing priorities.
- Support overall Collins Aerospace supplier programs to ensure healthy continuous improvement and long-term sustainability.
- Assist with quarantine, containment, and screening of suspect defective hardware when required.
What You Will Learn- How Collins Aerospace executes supplier quality strategies that directly support production stability, escape management, and long-term supplier development.• Advanced supplier performance management approaches used across Collins operations, including prevention-focused quality practices and structured escalation processes.
- How to leverage Collins-approved quality tools such as PFMEA, MSA, Process Flow & Control Plans, SPC, PPAP, and Work Transfer procedures to drive measurable supplier improvements.
- How to interpret and apply Collins Aerospace quality system standards, regulatory requirements, and compliance expectations in support of business and customer commitments.
- Best practices for analyzing supplier quality data and converting trends into strategic, actionable quality initiatives aligned with Collins continuous improvement culture.
- Cross-functional leadership skills through collaboration with engineering, operations, program management, commodities, and factory support teams across multiple Collins sites.
- How digital enterprise systems (SAP, PRISM, supplier portals, quality data systems) fit into Collins workflows for material movement, inspection, and defect management.
- High-impact communication and influencing techniques used within Collins to engage suppliers, gain alignment, and drive adherence to quality and delivery requirements.
- How to operate effectively within a global aerospace supply base while meeting Collins requirements for product quality, risk reduction, and supplier performance excellence.
Qualifications You Must Have:- Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience.
- Experience with Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) methodologies.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 Quality Management Systems.
- 6+ years of experience in a supply chain or supplier operations environment (monitoring, auditing, developing suppliers) or equivalent.
- U.S. citizenship required.
Qualifications We Prefer- Proven ability to build strong working relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
- Background in electronics, mechanical hardware inspection, or interpretation of engineering drawings.
- Experience in DoD product environments including requirements, build, integration, test, and delivery.
- High computer proficiency with SAP/PRISM, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Lean Six Sigma certification.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively engage internal teams, external suppliers, and leadership.
- IPC standards certification.
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in engineering or a related technical field (equivalent work experience considered).
- ASQ certifications (CQE, CQA, CSQE, CRE, etc.).
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 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!
Learn More & Apply NowPlease ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. 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.
Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee's personal responsibility.
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.
