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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supplier qualification, quality issue resolution, and root-cause analysis, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and compliance with quality regulations. Proficient in utilizing quality core tools and methodologies to enhance supplier performance and operational readiness.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supplier Qualification/CertificationRoot-Cause AnalysisQuality Regulations KnowledgeAdvanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)Lean Six Sigma

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Hard Skills

Quality Issue ResolutionCorrective Action DevelopmentSupplier AuditingRisk ManagementContinuous ImprovementData AnalysisProblem SolvingMaterial ReleaseProcess ImprovementSupplier Onboarding

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal CommunicationStrong Written Communication

Tools & Technologies

Quality Management System (QMS)Red-X8D Problem SolvingCorrective Action BoardsDQ Clinics

Industry Keywords

Engineered ItemsSupply Chain OperationsQuality Core ToolsInternational Management StandardsU.S. Citizenship

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 methods, including Red-X and 8D
Develop corrective and preventive actions for systemic process and product-design problems in supplier-provided products
Conduct supplier qualification/certification, source inspection, material release, Corrective Action Boards, and DQ Clinics with suppliers
Support the UTC Supplier Gold program to promote continuous improvement and sustainability
Review processes and metrics and recommend improvements to ensure suppliers meet work-transfer and process-change requirements
Support Resourcing Gate and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) acceptance
Work with suppliers and internal engineering partners to solve complex problems
Support supplier onboarding, certification, source inspections, and operational readiness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a 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 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
U.S. citizenship is required

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
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
Paid time off and holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available; payments are not guaranteed