Date Posted:
\n2025-04-24<\/p>\n
Country:
\nUnited States of America<\/p>\n
Location:
\nHMD31: Annapolis, MD 2551 Riva Road , Annapolis, MD, 21401-7435 USA<\/p>\n
Position Role Type:
\nOnsite<\/p>\n
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
\nU.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.<\/p>\n
Security Clearance:
\nNone\/Not Required<\/p>\n
We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Principal Supply Chain and Development Engineer to play a key leadership role in driving supplier performance, quality assurance, and cross-functional collaboration across our Connected Aviation ecosystem. This position demands a strategic thinker with expertise in supplier development, quality systems, and continuous improvement initiatives.<\/p>\n
You’ll be instrumental in partnering with engineering, sourcing, and cybersecurity teams to assess, qualify, and onboard suppliers\u2014from hardware and software providers to cloud and technical service vendors. You will champion risk mitigation, compliance, and innovation, ensuring the reliability, security, and scalability of our supply chain in alignment with rigorous industry standards and business goals.<\/p>\n
What You Will Do:
\n\u2022 Mentorship \u2013 Able to train, mentor, and coach at multi-professional levels to improve performance gaps.
\n\u2022 Lead Supplier performance by analyzing performance data and identifying opportunities for improvement.
\n\u2022 Lead supplier performance by analyzing performance data and identifying opportunities for improvement.
\n\u2022 Champion continuous improvement initiatives and promote standardization of supplier quality processes across Connected Aviation.
\n\u2022 Lead cross-functional teams in pursuit of performance improvements aligned to department and organizational goals, a leadership advocate, and partner.
\n\u2022 Partner with supply chain and engineering teams to assess, qualify, and onboard suppliers (e.g., hardware providers, software providers, cloud service vendors, technical consultants).
\n\u2022 Preventing\/minimizing business impact from supplied material defects and service interruptions; supplier quality risk mitigation.
\n\u2022 Monitor supplier performance, including SLA adherence, incident trends, and compliance with cybersecurity and information assurance requirements.
\n\u2022 Establish and maintain supplier quality standards, performance KPIs, and audit programs.
\n\u2022 Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for supplier-related issues, ensuring sustainable improvements.
\n\u2022 Support supplier selection and sourcing decisions through quality input and risk assessments.
\n\u2022 Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align supplier quality goals with contract deliverables, security standards (e.g., ISO 27001), and regulatory frameworks (e.g., ISO9001\/90003 or AS9100\/9115 for software quality).
\n\u2022 Onsite supplier engagements, including performance reviews and process improvements.
\n\u2022 Certified Auditor able to mentor, train, and facilitate\/lead Supplier Quality Management System and Quality Flow-down Audits.
\n\u2022 Develop solutions to problems of unusual complexity which require a high degree of ingenuity, creativity, and innovation.
\n\u2022 Provide project management guidance and support to projects and processes.
\n\u2022 Exercise independent judgment methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
\n\u2022 Be an active member of different technology teams representing the Supply Chain Quality organization.
\n\u2022 Leadership within supplier performance organizational strategies, development\/enhancement of Supplier Quality standard work, and Customer communications.
\n\u2022 Up to 50% domestic and global travel may be required.<\/p>\n
Qualifications You Must Have:
\n\u2022 3+ years of experience within a Quality role.
\n\u2022 Experience with ISO9000, or similar, Quality Management System (QMS) standards.
\n\u2022 Strong experience in conducting root cause analysis and corrective action.
\n\u2022 Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
\n\u2022 U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program\/contract.<\/p>\n
Qualifications We Prefer:
\n\u2022 Familiarity with service-level agreements, software lifecycle quality, and service supplier management.
\n\u2022 Experience with continuous improvement, APQP, DFMEA, PFMEA, Six Sigma, Lean, Kaizen, 9S, etc.
\n\u2022 Understanding of cybersecurity and data protection requirements in a supplier context.
\n\u2022 Certification in quality (e.g., ASQ CQE, CQA) or auditing is a plus.
\n\u2022 Strong background in Supply Chain Performance Management.
\n\u2022 Project Management and Change Management experience.
\n\u2022 Strong interpersonal skills – able to influence others at all levels within an organization.
\n\u2022 Strong presentation skills – able to analyze and present data to all levels of leadership.
\n\u2022 Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
\n\u2022 Supply Chain or Supplier Quality type roles.
\n\u2022 SAP or similar ERP system experience.<\/p>\n
What We Offer:<\/p>\n
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
\n\u2022 Medical, dental, and vision insurance
\n\u2022 Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
\n\u2022 Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
\n\u2022 Employee Scholar Program, tuition reimbursement program
\n\u2022 Life insurance and disability coverage
\n\u2022 Optional coverages you can buy: Pet Insurance, Home and Auto, additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal
\n\u2022 Ovia Health, fertility and family planning
\n\u2022 Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 5 free counseling sessions
\n\u2022 Incentives for a Healthy You
\n\u2022 Bright Horizons, back-up child \/ elder care and college coach resources
\n\u2022 Autism Benefit
\n\u2022 Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
\n\u2022 Adoption Assistance
\n\u2022 Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
\n\u2022 And more!<\/p>\n
Learn More & Apply Now!<\/p>\n
Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today.
\n\u2022 Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.<\/p>\n
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.<\/p>\n
At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form \u2013 with our customers and with each other — propel us all higher, again and again.<\/p>\n
Apply now and be part of the team that\u2019s redefining aerospace, every day.<\/p>\n
The salary range for this role is 112,000 USD – 224,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate\u2019s work experience, location, education\/training, and key skills.<\/p>\n
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.<\/p>\n
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and\/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and\/or the company\u2019s performance.<\/p>\n
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.<\/p>\n
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.<\/p>\n
RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans\u2019 Readjustment Assistance Act.<\/p>\n
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