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AerospaceDefenseManufacturing
RTX is a global aerospace and defense company whose businesses include Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its teams develop, manufacture, and support aircraft engines, auxiliary power units, integrated aerospace systems, and defense technologies for commercial and government customers. With work spanning engineering, manufacturing, and research, RTX tackles complex challenges in aviation, national security, and advanced technology across markets worldwide.
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Principal Supplier Quality and Development Specialist, Engineered Items

Lead supplier quality development for engineered items at RTX, supporting supplier qualification, corrective action, PPAP, and continuous improvement across aerospace operations.

USUnited StatesCACalifornia
$86,800 – $165,200 / year
RemoteFull-timeLeadEnglish RequiredEngineer

Description

  • Manage supplier qualification, certification, assessment, monitoring, escape management, and quality issue resolution.
  • Analyze quality data and recommend corrective actions tailored to suppliers and parts.
  • Research and explain root cause analysis and problem-solving methods, including Red-X and 8D.
  • Develop corrective and preventive actions for systemic process and product design issues in supplier products.
  • Conduct supplier qualification, certification, source inspections, material releases, Corrective Action Boards, and DQ Clinics.
  • Support the UTC Supplier Gold program and its continuous improvement and sustainability efforts.
  • Review processes and metrics, recommending improvements to meet work transfer and process change requirements.
  • Support Resourcing Gate reviews and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) acceptance.
  • Collaborate with suppliers and internal engineering partners to resolve complex problems.
  • Support supplier onboarding, certification, source inspections, and operational readiness.

Requirements

  • Typically requires a university degree and at least five years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least three years of experience.
  • Strong background in engineered items.
  • Experience working with suppliers or engineering in supply chain operations, including supplier or operations monitoring, auditing, or development, or equivalent experience.
  • Knowledge of quality regulations and quality core tools.
  • Knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
  • Practical problem-solving knowledge.
  • Knowledge of international management system standards and applicable authorities, regulations, and standards.
  • Knowledge of quality management systems (QMS).
  • Knowledge of auditing and assessment.
  • Knowledge of risk management and continuous improvement methods, such as Lean Six Sigma, is desirable.
  • A bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial engineering, or a similar field is preferred.
  • Equivalent work experience may be accepted in place of education.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching and a separate employer retirement contribution.
  • Lifetime Income Strategy option.
  • Tuition reimbursement program.
  • Student Loan Repayment Program.
  • Life insurance and disability coverage.
  • Optional pet, home, auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft protection insurance.
  • Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
  • Ovia Health fertility and family planning services.
  • Adoption assistance.
  • Autism benefit.
  • Employee Assistance Plan with 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.
  • Flexible work schedules.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available; payments are not guaranteed.

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