Principal Specialist, Supplier Performance (Remote)

Location: MX-BCN-MEXICALI-238 ~ Blvd Venustiano Carranza #238 ~ BLDG 238, Desarrollo Industrial Colorado

 Position Role Type: Unspecified Collins Aerospace is seeking a Specialist within the Global Supplier Development organization, responsible for driving supplier recovery, capability improvement, and sustainable performance. This role is hands-on and cross-functional, supporting operational containment, supplier assessments, and execution of structured improvement plans across global commodities. The ideal candidate is both detail-oriented and strategic, capable of managing crisis situations and long-term development actions that align with business unit goals and enterprise-wide initiatives.

Lead internal and supplier containment actions in collaboration with Operations and Quality, coordinating improvement plans and ensuring clear communication through plan review checkpoints. Conduct Root Cause and Corrective Action (RRCA) investigations to resolve critical quality or delivery issues, escalating persistent issues to crisis mode or tiger teams when necessary. Monitor leading and lagging Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to assess progress and evaluate whether exit criteria have been achieved for containment efforts. Lead supplier site identification and prioritize development efforts aligned with risk, impact, and strategic commodity needs, while conducting supplier assessments using the OCRA (Operational Capability & Risk Assessment) tool. Engage suppliers with development roadmaps, training, and targeted actions tied to maturity models, and facilitate structured improvement plan development, KPI tracking, and gate reviews. Align with Commodity Managers and Engineering teams on supplier readiness for new programs or volume ramp-ups, while monitoring progress toward achieving target maturity levels and initiating sustainment planning. Provide leadership and support for supplier transitions, ensuring a smooth handover of work scope with minimal disruption and monitoring supplier maturity post-transition to ensure long-term capability. Execute APQP for new product launch and work transition projects while aligning with internal business units and suppliers to reinforce performance expectations and continuous improvement efforts.

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.

We Prefer: Must have casting and / or forging manufacturing experience. Must have a high energy level, experience working with cross-functional personnel, high communication skills including ability to develop a network of relationships with the various Collins Aerospace business units, strong work orientation and be well organized. Ability to apply lean principles/tools to manage processes, ensuring continuous improvement in the systems and benchmarking best practices enhancing customer satisfaction at all levels. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Applications (MS project, Word, Excel, Power Point, MS Access).

Excellent work environment     On-site gym facilities     Wellness area & Sports tournaments    Engagements events    Talent development programs     Transportation arrangements within proper radius from site    Eco-friendly parking    Medical & Life Insurance  Learn More & Apply Now! The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you