Principal Supplier Quality Specialist (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-04-30

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HTX17: Advanced Structures - Fort Wor 4630 N. Beach Street , Haltom City, TX, 76137 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. 

• The position is working onsite at our Fort Worth TX facility
• Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate

What You Will Do

• Establish partnerships at all levels within the supplier, emphasizing collaboration, clear expectations, common goals, trust, and transparency
• Identify risks and gaps in supplier manufacturing processes and develop sustainable gap closure plans
• Assist the supplier in establishing data / metrics to evaluate the health and stability of the manufacturing process
• Jointly develop recovery plans with supplier, then implement operating rhythm and metrics to hold supplier and stakeholders accountable for performance to plan
• Ensure the supplier has robust processes for shop floor control, order management / production control
• Assist the supplier to improve efficiency & utilization, set-up reduction, equipment layout
• Drive engagement and cross-functional collaboration between Supply Chain, Engineering and Quality for both Collins Aerospace and the supplier
• Assure supplier preparedness for activities such as executive reviews and readiness assessments
• Support corporate improvement initiatives by ensuring the supply base is trained on the common processes, lean manufacturing, quality systems, and other improvement tools
• Ensure technical reviews are supported with the appropriate knowledge and experience to provide a thorough evaluation of the supplier’s manufacturing capabilities
• Ensure suppliers are managing capacity, demand and resource plans that demonstrate rate readiness
• Prioritize supply base risk management and actions with sufficient lead time prior to production rate increases
• Complete due diligence activities to identify and assess supplier operational risks
• Supports the demand management planning process to meet on-time delivery targets and future rate breaks
• Develops effective shop floor visuals and efficient material flow in the value stream
• Ensures demonstrated yield is used in all manufacturing planning.
• ITARS Compliant

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62
• 3 or more years of experience reading blueprint 3D catia and 2D drawings
• 3 or more years of experience with SAP, ETQ, NetInspect
• Must be able to travel up to 50%

Qualifications We Prefer

• ASQ CQE preferred.
• Experience in an Aerospace Quality environment a plus.
• Working knowledge of Process Flow Diagramming, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), and Control Plans per SAE J J1739 for Advanced Product Quality Planning an asset.
• Competent in Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) and Gauge R&R) and SPC desired.

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance