Supplier Development Lead, Machining & Mechanical Fabrication (EMEA)

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RTX the worlds largest aerospace and defense company brings together more than 185000 employees who share a common mission: to address the worlds most complex challenges and build a safer more connected future through innovation and advanced technology. As part of RTX Collins Aerospace is a leading provider of aerospace and defense solutions offering state-of-the-art technologies that enable customers to achieve success through engineering expertise operational excellence and an unwavering commitment to quality.

The Supplier Development Lead (SDL) is a critical forward deployed role within the Global Supplier Development organization responsible for driving supplier recovery capability improvement and sustainable performance. As a Supplier Development Lead you will play a pivotal role in strengthening our global supply chain by leading supplier development initiatives enhancing manufacturing capabilities and driving operational excellence. Working closely with EMEA suppliers and cross-functional teams you will help build a resilient high-performing and competitive supplier network that supports the delivery of world-class aerospace products.

What will you do

• Lead supplier containment recovery and performance improvement activities to resolve quality and delivery challenges.
• Drive Root Cause & Corrective Action investigations ensuring robust and sustainable corrective actions are implemented.
• Partner with suppliers and cross-functional teams to develop execute and monitor improvement plans and key performance indicators.
• Conduct supplier capability and risk assessments identifying development opportunities and mitigation strategies.
• Support supplier capability growth through coaching maturity assessments continuous improvement initiatives long-term monitoring re-engagement cycles to ensure supplier performance remains stable best practice implementation.
• Lead supplier site identification and prioritize development efforts aligned with risk impact and strategic commodity needs.
• Lead or support supplier transitions and industrial transfers ensuring operational readiness and business continuity.
• Execute Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities for new product introductions and supplier transitions.
• Develop standardize and improve manufacturing process documentation and quality tools including PFMEA and Control Plans.

What will you learn

• Advanced supplier development and quality methodologies within the aerospace industry.
• End-to-end supplier recovery performance improvement and capability development strategies.
• APQP execution supports new product introductions and industrial transfers.
• Best practices in supplier risk assessment governance and operational excellence.
• Cross-functional collaboration across Engineering Quality Operations and Supply Chain within a global organization.
• Manufacturing process optimization using CORE principles Lean methodologies and continuous improvement tools.
• Leadership of complex supplier development recovery and transition projects.
• Stakeholder management in a highly collaborative international environment.

Qualifications we prefer:

• University degree with 7 years of relevant professional experience
• Strong knowledge of Machining and Mechanical Fabrication manufacturing processes.
• Experience in Supplier Quality Supplier Development Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven expertise in RCCA APQP PFMEA and Control Plans.
• Strong project management problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to travel to supplier sites (approximately 50% of the time).

Nice to have:

• Experience in the aerospace or defense industry.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Continuous Improvement or Operational Excellence methodologies.
• Experience leading supplier recovery industrialization or work transfer projects.
• Experience working within a global matrix organization.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary aligned with your skills and experience.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• Private medical care.
• Life insurance.
• Multisport card.
• Retirement pension plan.
• Scholar Program.
• On-site company gym.

The next chapter of our journey as a leading aerospace company is here and we are excited about the opportunities it creates for our employees customers and partners. Join the Collins Aerospace Supplier Development team and make a tangible impact on the performance and resilience of our global supply this role you will work at the intersection of Manufacturing Engineering Quality Operations and Supply Chain driving supplier capability manufacturing excellence and operational performance across a global network. By collaborating with international teams and strategic suppliers you will help deliver innovative solutions strengthen manufacturing capabilities optimize processes and support the delivery of high-quality aerospace products that shape the future of flight.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity color religion gender sexual orientation or identity national origin age disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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