Supplier Quality Engineer, Principal (Remote)

Location: US-CA-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. While this role is Remote, candidates residing in California will be given priority consideration.

Manage Supplier Quality & Development processes and/or projects as an individual contributor. Manage supplier quality performance through prevention, monitoring/escalation processes, processing of supplier submission of nonconforming material. Manage/Support supplier onboarding and qualification/certification. Manage source inspection and material release processes. Perform escape management procedures, drive root cause analysis & problem solving and recommend corrective and preventive action for systemic supplier process and product materials. Support the RTX supplier programs to ensure healthy continuous improvement and sustainability. Work to achieve objectives that have a major impact on the organization Supplier Quality & Development goals. Use expertise to provide input on supplier qualification/certification, assessment, monitoring, escape management, and quality issue resolution processes. Analyze and makes recommendations for the implementation of supplier qualification/certification, assessment, monitoring, escape management, and quality issue resolution processes. Manage the analysis of quality data and development of part/supplier specific quality issue resolution and corrective actions. Provide research and guidance for root cause analysis & problem solving (Red-X & 8D) in escape management procedures. Develops corrective and/or preventive actions for systemic process and product design problems for products provided by suppliers. Analyze quality data to identify systemic issues and develop supplier specific quality initiative strategies; addressing them with key proactive quality tools (e.g. PFMEA, MSA, Process Flow and Control Plans, SPC, etc.), as well as driving their implementation. Manage processes and procedures for supplier qualification/certification, source inspection and material release processes, and Correction Action Boards/DQ Clinics with suppliers. Drive support for the UTC Supplier Gold program to ensure healthy continuous improvement and sustainability. Drive support for the RTX ZERO program to ensure healthy continuous improvement and sustainability. Review 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 IAW AS9145 and Collins processes. Travel up to 50%.

You Must Have: 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 8+ years professional experience in a combination of shop floor operations Quality support and a supply chain