Principal Specialist, Supplier Quality Engineer

RTX

. Lead supplier quality activities for machining commodities, including supplier qualification, certification, development, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $86,800 - $165,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supplier quality engineering and development, with a strong focus on implementing corrective actions, monitoring supplier performance, and enhancing manufacturing processes. Proficient in utilizing quality management standards and methodologies to drive continuous improvement in supplier capabilities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supplier Quality EngineeringAPQPAS9100Root Cause AnalysisSupplier Development

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Hard Skills

Supplier QualificationCorrective Action PlansPerformance MonitoringRisk ManagementPPAPPFMEAControl PlansMeasurement System AnalysisContinuous ImprovementMachining Processes

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingLeadership

Tools & Technologies

A38DSPC

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in EngineeringU.S. Citizenship

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefenseManufacturing QualitySupply Chain OperationsHighly Regulated Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead supplier quality activities for machining commodities, including supplier qualification, certification, development, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement
Analyze supplier quality data, identify trends and recurring issues, and develop supplier-specific improvement plans and corrective actions
Lead root cause analysis, containment, and corrective action for supplier quality escapes and systemic manufacturing process issues using A3 and 8D
Implement the RTX ZERO program to strengthen supplier processes and sustainable quality performance
Coordinate supplier qualification, certification, audits, assessments, source inspections, material releases, and Corrective Action Boards
Monitor supplier KPIs, identify quality and industrial risks, and develop supplier recovery plans
Evaluate supplier readiness and manufacturing process capability for work transfers and process changes, including Resourcing Gate requirements and PPAP acceptance
Collaborate with Engineering, IPTs, Program Management, Operations, Supply Chain, and Assembly Lines
Oversee supplier escape events, Notices of Escapes, Supplier Recovery Initiatives, and First Article Inspections
Lead supplier development opportunities and continuous improvement activities to enhance supplier capabilities, manufacturing processes, and supply chain performance
Travel approximately 50%

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related STEM field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
Experience in supplier quality engineering, supplier development, manufacturing quality, or a related supply chain operations environment
Experience with APQP, practical problem-solving, AS9100, ISO 9001, PFMEA, Control Plans, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), and risk management
Experience monitoring supplier performance, conducting audits and assessments, and developing corrective actions or recovery plans
U.S. citizenship required
Preferred: experience in aerospace and defense or another highly regulated manufacturing environment
Preferred: knowledge of machining processes, manufacturing operations, and supplier process capabilities
Preferred: experience with PPAP, SPC, Gemba walks, A3, and 8D
Preferred: experience leading supplier audits, qualification, certification, source inspections, corrective action boards, and supplier recovery initiatives
Preferred: experience managing supplier relationships and collaborating with cross-functional teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Four weeks of PTO 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 annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (not guaranteed)