Principal Specialist Supplier Development (remote)

Date Posted:

2025-05-20

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HNC99: Field Office - NC Remote Location, Remote City, NC, 27601 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

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

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 Principal Specialist Supplier Development, will have the responsibility to manage a portfolio of key high impact suppliers to drive supplier improvement and sustained performance

You will help key suppliers in the resolution of significant issues that are likely to have a business-wide impact by working cross functionally with Engineering, Quality and Operations leadership. In addition, you will coordinate the resolution of company/department wide risks/obstacles to ensure manufacturing, supply chain, and delivery schedules are in alignment with customer needs. You will also be responsible for reporting key suppliers’ progress to operational initiatives at executive reviews with senior level leadership, both internal and external.

This individual will ideally reside on the east coast. Preference is around Charlotte, NC or Atlanta, GA.

What You Will Do:

• Improve overall performance of attributed key suppliers using Collins continuous improvement program and tools.

• Lead onsite assessments to assess supplier qualifications and drive overall supplier improvement including training and certifications

• Assess and risk mitigate supplier capacity readiness by understanding Collins program needs, engaging key stakeholders, performing assessment, establishing, and tracking action plan.

• Comprehend complex issues and overcome them through structured tactical and strategic activities

• 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

• Must be willing and able to travel up to 70% of the time

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. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract 

• 3+ years prior experience in Engineering/Supply Chain/Manufacturing or related area with a continued proven track record of performance achievement, and growth with increased level of responsibility in an operations environment

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience working with electronics or engineered items

• Experience in working with suppliers  

• Experience developing suppliers and supplier relationships

• Knowledge of supply chain management in the Aerospace organization  

• Project/program Management

• Ability to lead in a collaborative team environment

• Shop floor/operations knowledge for 3+ years

• LEAN/Continuous improvement experience for 1-3 years

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 a