Supplier Development Leader (Remote) (MF)

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At RTX the worlds largest aerospace and defense company 185000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the worlds most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses world-class operations and investments in research and development we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Supplier Development Senior Leader is a forwarddeployed role responsible for driving supplier recovery capability improvement and sustainable performance across global commodities. This handson position supports containment activities conducts supplier assessments and leads structured improvement plans that align with business unit and enterprise objectives. The role requires approximately 20% travel including quarterly visits to 46 suppliers with a primary focus on plastics. Success in this position comes from strong curiosity thoughtful questioning and an inquisitive approach that helps suppliers return to green while continuously building technical knowledge.

What You Will Do:

Containment & Recovery:

• Lead internal and supplier containment actions in collaboration with Operations and Quality.
• Facilitate supplier kick-off meetings to align expectations and establish rapid response actions.
• Conduct Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations to resolve critical quality or delivery issues.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to develop and implement improvement plans and ensure clear communication through plan review checkpoints.
• Monitor leading and lagging Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to assess progress.
• Evaluate whether exit criteria have been achieved for containment efforts.
• Escalate persistent issues to crisis mode or tiger teams when warranted. Partner with Commodity Teams and SBUs to ensure closed-loop feedback and transition to sustainable operations.

Supplier Development & Capability Building:

• Lead supplier site identification and prioritize development efforts aligned with risk impact and strategic commodity needs.
• Conduct supplier assessments Engage suppliers with development roadmaps training and targeted actions tied to maturity models and long-term growth.
• Align with Commodity Managers and Engineering teams on supplier readiness for new programs or volume ramp-ups.
• Facilitate structured improvement plan development KPI tracking and gate reviews. Monitor progress toward achieving target maturity levels and initiate sustainment planning once development objectives are met.
• Support long-term monitoring and re-engagement cycles to ensure supplier performance remains stable.
• Develop and build manufacturing process technology tools and standardization include FMEA and Control Plans

Qualifications You Must Have :

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
• 5 years experience in engineering operations manufacturing or shop floor environments
• 3 years experience with Composites and/or Plastics
• Fluent Polish (must) and English (B2/C1) written and spoken

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Experience with Composites and/or Plastics
• Ability to communicate and present to all levels of the organizations and suppliers
• Ability to apply CORE principles/tools to manage processes ensuring continuous improvement in the systems and benchmarking best practices enhancing customer satisfaction at all levels.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite Applications (MS project Word Excel Power Point MS Access

We offer:

• Opportunity for professional development through training and support from professionals
• Opportunity to continuously improve your qualifications
• Responsible and demanding tasks with access to modern tools
• Attractive remuneration commensurate with your skills
• Private medical care
• Multisport card
• Private Pension Program
• Co-financing for holidays under the pear tree

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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