Manager, Supplier Quality & Development -Machining (Remote)

Date Posted:

2026-07-01

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-VA-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:

• Drives robust RCCA across assigned supplier portfolio 
• Influences others regarding implementation of identified corrective/improvement actions 
• May manage moderately sized projects or processes. 
• Typically viewed as subject-matter expert within discipline and Quality Engineering.  
• Has advanced to expert knowledge of Machining/Mechanical Fabrications. 
• Influences others regarding policies, practices and procedures. 
• Problems faced are difficult and often complex. 
• Manages Supplier Quality & Development processes and / or projects as an individual contributor.
• Works to achieve objectives that have a major impact on the organization Supplier Quality & Development goals.
• Uses expertise to provide input on supplier qualification / certification, assessment, monitoring, escape management, and quality issue resolution processes.  
• Manages the analysis of quality data and development of part / supplier specific quality issue resolution and  
• corrective actions. 
• Provides research and guidance for root cause analysis & problem solving (A3, 8D, etc.) in escape management  procedures.
• Develops corrective and / or preventive actions for systemic process and product design problems for supplied product. 
• Leads implementation of the RTX ZERO program to ensure healthy continuous improvement and sustainability at key suppliers.  
• Manages processes and procedures for supplier qualification / certification, source inspection and material  release processes, and Correction Action Boards / DQ Clinics with suppliers. 
• Reviews processes and metrics 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. 
• Analyzes and makes recommendations for the implementation of supplier qualification / certification,  assessment, monitoring, escape management, and quality issue resolution processes. 
• Ensure maturity and robustness of Supplier's manufacturing and supply chain processes to avoid supply chain disruptions. 
• Monitor and analyze performance through Key Performance Indicators and organizing the surveillance of the suppliers through audits, assessments, recovery plan and mission, CID (Corrective, Improvement, Development) and industrial risks management with internal and external concerned parties 
• Management of Escape Events, NoEs, SRIs, FAIs, LAIs & Deviations/Concessions analysis and recovery plans (with Suppliers) to ensure deliveries are to RTX requirements. 
• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders, such as IPT leaders, Programs and Assembly Lines. This includes communication, customer / supplier relations & meetings, and improvement actions. 

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• 8+ years’ professional experience in a supply chain operations environment, preferably Quality Engineering (monitoring, auditing, developing suppliers/operations) or equivalent
• Deep understanding of t