Principal Supply Chain Quality Engineer Onsite

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HMD31: Annapolis MD 2551 Riva Road Annapolis MDUSA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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:

None/Not Required

We are seeking an experienced and forwardthinking Principal Supply Chain and Development Engineer to play a key leadership role in driving supplier performance quality assurance and crossfunctional collaboration across our Connected Aviation ecosystem. This position demands a strategic thinker with expertise in supplier development quality systems and continuous improvement initiatives.

Youll be instrumental in partnering with engineering sourcing and cybersecurity teams to assess qualify and onboard suppliersfrom hardware and software providers to cloud and technical service vendors. You will champion risk mitigation compliance and innovation ensuring the reliability security and scalability of our supply chain in alignment with rigorous industry standards and business goals.

What You Will Do:

• Mentorship Able to train mentor and coach at multiprofessional levels to improve performance gaps.
• Lead Supplier performance by analyzing performance data and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Lead supplier performance by analyzing performance data and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives and promote standardization of supplier quality processes across Connected Aviation.
• Lead crossfunctional teams in pursuit of performance improvements aligned to department and organizational goals a leadership advocate and partner.
• Partner with supply chain and engineering teams to assess qualify and onboard suppliers (e.g. hardware providers software providers cloud service vendors technical consultants).
• Preventing/minimizing business impact from supplied material defects and service interruptions; supplier quality risk mitigation.
• Monitor supplier performance including SLA adherence incident trends and compliance with cybersecurity and information assurance requirements.
• Establish and maintain supplier quality standards performance KPIs and audit programs.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for supplierrelated issues ensuring sustainable improvements.
• Support supplier selection and sourcing decisions through quality input and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align supplier quality goals with contract deliverables security standards (e.g. ISO 27001 and regulatory frameworks (e.g. ISO9001/90003 or AS9100/9115 for software quality).
• Onsite supplier engagements including performance reviews and process improvements.
• Certified Auditor able to mentor train and facilitate/lead Supplier Quality Management System and Quality Flowdown Audits.
• Develop solutions to problems of unusual complexity which require a high degree of ingenuity creativity and innovation.
• Provide project management guidance and support to projects and processes.
• Exercise independent judgment methods techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Be an active member of different technology teams representing the Supply Chain Quality organization.
• Leadership within supplier performance organizational strategies development/enhancement of Supplier Quality standard work and Customer communications.
• Up to 50 domestic and global travel may be required.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• 3 years of experience within a Quality role.
• Experience with ISO9000 or similar Quality Management System (QMS) standards.
• Strong experience in conducting root cause analysis and corrective action.
• 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.
• U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Familiarity with servicelevel agreements software lifecycle quality and service supplier management.
• Experience with continuous improvement APQP DFMEA PFMEA Six Sigma Lean Kaizen 9S etc.
• Understanding of cybersecurity and data protection requirements in a supplier context.
• Certification in quality (e.g. ASQ CQE CQA) or auditing is a plus.
• Strong background in Supply Chain Performance Management.
• Project Management and Change Management experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills able to influence others at all levels within an organization.
• Strong presentation skills able to analyze and present data to all levels of leadership.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office programs (Excel Word PowerPoint).
• Supply Chain or Supplier Quality type roles.
• SAP or similar ERP system experience.

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

• Employee Scholar Program tuition reimbursement program

• Life insurance and disability coverage

• Optional coverages you can buy: Pet Insurance Home and Auto additional life insurance accident insurance critical illness insurance group legal

• Ovia Health fertility and family planning

• Employee Assistance Plan including up to 5 free counseling sessions

• Incentives for a Healthy You

• Bright Horizons backup child / elder care and college coach resources

• Autism Benefit

• Doctor on Demand virtual doctor visits

• Adoption Assistance

• Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion program

• And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!

Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays vision systems and comprehensive digital solutions for global government commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers crews and militaries from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world one flight at a time. Start your application today.

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

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees as they are essential to the development of our products.

At Collins the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form with our customers and with each other propel us all higher again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team thats redefining aerospace every day.

The salary range for this role is 112000 USD 224000 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 candidates 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 shortterm disability longterm 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 collectivebargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual shortterm and/or longterm incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collectivebargaining 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 companys performance.

This role is a 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.

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