Principal Specialist, Supplier Quality & Development – Engineered Items

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. Conduct supplier qualification, certification, assessment, monitoring, escape management, and quality issue resolution processes .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesLead💰 $86,800 - $165,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supplier qualification, quality management systems, and problem-solving methodologies, including root cause analysis and corrective action development. Proven ability to collaborate with suppliers and engineering teams to drive continuous improvement and compliance with quality regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supplier QualificationQuality Management Systems (QMS)Root Cause AnalysisAdvanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)Lean Six Sigma

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Hard Skills

Supplier AssessmentQuality Issue ResolutionCorrective Action DevelopmentEscape ManagementQuality Regulations KnowledgeAuditing KnowledgeRisk ManagementContinuous ImprovementData AnalysisProblem Solving

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCross-Functional TeamworkPersuasion Skills

Tools & Technologies

Red-X8D Problem SolvingProduction Part Approval Process (PPAP)

Industry Keywords

Engineered ItemsSupply Chain OperationsInternational Management StandardsQuality Core Tools

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct supplier qualification, certification, assessment, monitoring, escape management, and quality issue resolution processes
Analyze quality data and recommend supplier- and part-specific issue resolutions and corrective actions
Research and explain root cause analysis and problem solving using Red-X and 8D in escape management procedures
Develop corrective and preventive actions for systemic process and product design problems involving supplier-provided products
Conduct supplier qualification/certification, source inspection, material release, Correction Action Board, and DQ Clinic processes with suppliers
Support the UTC Supplier Gold program to ensure continuous improvement and sustainability
Review processes and metrics and recommend actions to ensure suppliers meet requirements for work transfer and process change management
Support Resourcing Gate and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) acceptance
Collaborate with suppliers and internal engineering partners
Lead root-cause and corrective-action activities and support supplier onboarding and certification

Requirements

What you’ll need

University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
Strong Engineered Items background
Experience working with suppliers and/or engineering in a supply chain operations environment, including monitoring, auditing, or developing suppliers/operations, or equivalent
Knowledge of Quality Regulations and Quality Core Tools
Knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
Practical Problem Solving knowledge
Knowledge of international management system standards and authorities/regulations/standards
Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS)
Auditing/Assessing knowledge
Risk Management and Continuous Improvement (Lean Six Sigma) knowledge desirable
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, industrial engineering, or similar field preferred; equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of education
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to build and develop effective cross-functional teamwork
Ability to persuade stakeholders to follow ideas and proposals
U.S. citizenship required; only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
Ability to travel up to 50% depending upon candidate location

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution
Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement 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 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
Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs