Manager, Supplier Quality & Development - Commodity; Remote

Date Posted:

Country:
United States of America

Location:

US-WA-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.

As a Manager in Supplier Quality & Development, you will play a key role in ensuring supplier compliance and driving continuous improvement across assigned commodities. Your efforts will directly support production stability, supplier performance, and adherence to regulatory and customer requirements.

This is a remote position with preference to be located in the mountain and pacific time zone.

• Own supplier quality performance across assigned commodities, ensuring compliance with company, customer, and regulatory standards.
• Lead supplier qualification, onboarding, and certification activities, including audits, assessments, and capability evaluations.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics, identify risks or trends, and implement proactive improvement strategies.
• Investigate and resolve supplier-related quality issues, leading root cause analysis (e.g., 8D, Red-X) and driving corrective and preventive actions.
• Manage nonconforming material and escape management processes, partnering with suppliers to contain issues and prevent recurrence.
• Support source inspections, material release, and work transfer activities to ensure readiness for production and process changes.
• Drive adoption of quality core tools such as PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and MSA to strengthen supplier processes and long-term performance.
• Lead or support supplier-facing forums such as Corrective Action Boards and DQ Clinics to ensure accountability and progress.
• Ensure supplier readiness for PPAP approvals, including associated elements, Resourcing Gate reviews, and contractual quality requirements.
• Manage supplier improvement programs such as ZERO or Quality Improvement Plans (QIPs).
• Travel up to 30% (approximately two trips per month, based on business needs).

• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a supply chain, manufacturing or supplier quality environment, including supplier monitoring, auditing, and/or development.
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies (e.g., 8D, Red-X).
• Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems and standards (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100).

• Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA), and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), including associated elements.
• Experience supporting commodities such as composites, plastics, textiles, or interior products.
• Familiarity with quality core tools such…