Associate Director, Supplier Quality & Development – Forging & Raw Materials Commodity

RTX

. Manage supplier quality performance through prevention, monitoring/escalation, and nonconforming-material submission processes .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $157,200 - $298,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing supplier quality performance, including supplier onboarding, qualification, and corrective actions. Proficient in quality data analysis, implementation of quality tools, and leading teams to drive continuous improvement in aerospace supplier quality.

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Supplier Quality ManagementAerospace Quality ExperienceMetallurgy and Metallic TestingRoot-Cause AnalysisLean Six Sigma

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Hard Skills

Supplier QualificationQuality Data AnalysisPFMEAMSASPCAPQPRisk ManagementContinuous ImprovementGMPProcess Change Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationPresentation SkillsTeam Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Metallic Testing (MTL)Heat TreatmentNDTSurface Treatments

Industry Keywords

AerospaceSupplier QualityQuality RegulationsQMSAuditingAssessmentInternational Management StandardsContract RequirementsWork TransferSupplier Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage supplier quality performance through prevention, monitoring/escalation, and nonconforming-material submission processes
Manage and support supplier onboarding and qualification/certification
Manage source inspection and material release processes
Perform escape management, drive root-cause analysis and problem solving, and recommend corrective and preventive actions
Support RTX supplier programs for continuous improvement and sustainability
Analyze quality data to identify systemic issues and develop supplier-specific quality initiative strategies
Implement PFMEA, MSA, process flow and control plans, SPC, and other proactive quality tools
Ensure suppliers meet contract requirements, including Resourcing Gate, PPAP acceptance, and work-transfer implementation
Own execution of Supplier Quality & Development operational plans
Lead a team of experienced Supplier Quality & Development professionals and set tactical and operational plans
Own execution of long-term Supplier Quality & Development strategy and operational direction
Drive supplier qualification, certification, assessment, monitoring, escape management, and quality issue resolution
Lead supplier quality activities involving raw-material assessments, contracted manufactured items, materials packaging, GMP, and procurement practices
Lead supplier corrective actions and direct teams responsible for work transfer and process change management
Establish performance management supporting business objectives and deliverables through transparent status and risk visualization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience
U.S. Person: U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or person granted refugee or asylee status
5+ years of experience combined in aerospace supplier quality or aerospace quality
5+ years of hands-on experience in metallurgy, forgings, and metallic raw materials, including metallic testing (MTL), heat treatment, NDT, and surface treatments
Ability to communicate and present to all levels of the organization and external suppliers
Must be willing and able to travel up to 50% of the time, domestically and internationally
Certifications in metallic testing (MTL), heat treatment, NDT, and surface treatments preferred
Knowledge of business context and major customer challenges preferred
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, industrial engineering, or similar field preferred
Knowledge of quality regulations, quality core tools, APQP, practical problem solving, international management system standards, authorities/regulations/standards, QMS, auditing/assessing, risk management, and continuous improvement/Lean Six Sigma preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
401(k) plan with employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and reimbursement family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion program
Flexible work schedules
Employee Scholar Program
Paid time off and holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage
Remote work primarily from home
Travel to site as needed
Additional benefits may apply depending on business unit and collective-bargaining agreement