Field Supplier Quality Manager; Remote

Date Posted:

Country:
United States of America

Location:

US-FL-REMOTE

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 information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:
Not Required

At RTX, the world’s 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.

• Lead rapid resolution of supplier-caused issues impacting the factory through analytical problem solving, cross-functional collaboration, and clear communication.
• Manage supplier quality performance through prevention, monitoring/escalation processes, and review of nonconforming material.
• Analyze supplier non-conformances and develop effective corrective and preventive action plans addressing systemic issues.
• Perform & coordinate Source Inspection
• Investigate supplied material issues to ensure defect documentation, root cause analysis, and corrective solutions are fully and accurately implemented.
• Manage supplier onboarding, source inspection, and qualification/certification activities.
• Support escape management processes, driving RCCA, problem solving, and recommending corrective/preventive actions for systemic supplier process issues.
• Analyze supplier quality data to identify systemic issues and develop supplier-specific quality strategies utilizing PFMEA, MSA, Process Flow, SPC, and other quality tools.
• Apply multiple communication and influencing styles to gain alignment with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Build effective cross-functional teamwork, adapting working styles to changing priorities.
• Support overall Collins Aerospace supplier programs to ensure healthy continuous improvement and long-term sustainability.
• Assist with quarantine, containment, and screening of suspect defective hardware when required.

• How Collins Aerospace executes supplier quality strategies that directly support production stability, escape management, and long‑term supplier development.
  • Advanced supplier performance management approaches used across Collins operations, including prevention‑focused quality practices and structured escalation processes.
• How to leverage Collins-approved quality tools such as PFMEA, MSA, Process Flow & Control Plans, SPC, PPAP, and Work Transfer procedures to drive measurable supplier improvements.
• How to interpret and apply Collins Aerospace quality system standards, regulatory requirements, and compliance expectations in support of business and customer commitments.
• Best practices for analyzing supplier quality data and converting trends into strategic, actionable quality initiatives aligned with Collins continuous improvement culture.
• Cross‑functional leadership skills through collaboration with engineering, operations, program management, commodities, and factory support teams across multiple Collins sites.
• How digital enterprise systems (SAP, PRISM, supplier portals, quality data systems) fit into Collins…