Date Posted:
2026-07-09
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-NC-REMOTE
Position Role Type:
Remote
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company's immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.
Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status:
Not Required

The Manager, Raw Material & Special Processes is responsible for leading supplier capability development, process qualification, and risk mitigation across special processes within the global supply base.

This role combines deep technical expertise with strong execution leadership to drive supplier performance, resolve complex manufacturing challenges, and ensure process compliance to internal and industry requirements. The position requires ownership of initiatives, data-driven decision making, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Position is remote; applicants should be located near a major airport or able to access one within a reasonable timeframe.

What You Will Do

• Supplier Capability Development: Lead technical engagement with suppliers to improve capability, capacity, and quality in special processes; drive supplier maturity through structured development plans and on-site support.
• Process Assessment & Qualification: Conduct technical audits and gap assessments against internal, customer, and industry requirements (e.g., Nadcap, specifications); support and lead supplier qualification and approval activities.
• Technical Problem Solving & Corrective Actions: Lead root cause investigations for manufacturing and process failures; define and implement corrective and preventive actions with suppliers; ensure effective closure with measurable improvements.
• Risk Identification & Mitigation: Perform data-driven analysis to identify high-risk suppliers and processes; develop prioritization models based on process complexity and volume concentration; lead mitigation plans to reduce operational and quality risks.
• Process Development & Standardization: Support development and optimization of special processes; review and interpret specifications, translating them into practical implementation at suppliers; contribute to harmonization of specifications and best practices.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program teams to align technical and sourcing strategies; serve as a technical liaison between internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Training & Knowledge Development: Train Supplier Development Engineers and internal teams on special process requirements and best practices; mentor junior engineers and support capability growth within the organization.
• Initiative Leadership: Lead strategic initiatives related to supplier development, risk reduction, and process improvement; drive execution from definition through implementation and sustainment.
• Must be willing and able to travel: Up to 20-50% (domestic and international).

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• Experience with special processes (Welding, NDT, Heat Treatment, Chemical Processing, etc.)
• Experience with manufacturing, supplier quality, or process engineering.
• Experience working in a regulated industry (Aerospace, Defense, Automotive, Medical)

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong expertise in at least one special process with working knowledge of others
• Experience with: Process auditing or Nadcap audits and special process qualification, Supplier development and on-site technical support, and Root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
• Knowledge of: Aerospace process specifications (ASTM, MIL), and Quality systems (AS9100)
• Experience in: Control Plan & PFMEA, Data analysis and risk prioritization, CORE tool, Six Sigma, or statistical methods
• Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and influence cross-functional teams

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 Now!

Operations, Supply Chain and EH&S:

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

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.

*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 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.