Principal Specialist, Supplier Quality & Development -Machining (Remote)

Date Posted:

2026-07-24

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MD-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

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s 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.

This individual will be working remotely.

What You Will Do:

• Conducts supplier qualification / certification, assessment, monitoring, escape management, and quality issue resolution processes.
• Analyzes and makes recommendations on quality data and the development of part / supplier specific quality issue resolution and corrective actions.
• Provides research on and explanations of root cause analysis & problem solving (Red-X & 8D) in escape management procedures. Develops corrective and / or preventive actions for systemic process and product design problems for products provided by suppliers.
• Conducts processes and procedures for supplier qualification / certification, source inspection and material release processes, and Correction Action Boards / DQ Clinics with suppliers.
• Drives support the UTC Supplier Gold program to ensure healthy continuous improvement and sustainability.
• Reviews processes and metrics and makes recommendations to ensure supplier is capable to meet all requirements for work transfer and process change management including Resourcing Gate and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) acceptance.
• Adapts and uses multiples forms of interaction styles to convince and / or persuade people / stakeholders to follow ideas and proposals
• Uses flexible and adaptable working styles to build and develop effective cross-functional teamwork
• Travels up to 50%.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
• 6+ years professional experience in a supply chain operations environment (monitoring, auditing, developing suppliers/operations) or equivalent
• Strong background in machining  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to speak effectively and easily with both internal and external executives and employees

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Knowledge of Quality Regulations, Quality Core Tools Knowledge, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP),Practical Problem Solving, International Mgmt. system standards, Authorities / Regulations / Standards,
• Knowledge of QMS, Auditing/Assessing, Risk Management / Continuous Improvement (Lean Six Sigma)

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