Principal Supplier Assurance Specialist

RTX

. Evaluate supplier manufacturing performance through onsite diagnostics of processes, equipment, tooling, flow, and quality systems .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • United StatesLead💰 $86,800 - $165,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in supplier manufacturing performance evaluation, including readiness assessments and capability analysis, while effectively coaching and troubleshooting within precision manufacturing environments. Proficient in utilizing quality systems and methodologies such as PFMEA, SPC, and RCCA to enhance supplier processes and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supplier Quality EngineeringPFMEA AuditsSPC Capability ChecksLean/Six Sigma CertificationRCCA Using 8D and 5-Why

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Manufacturing EngineeringCapability AnalysisStatistical AnalysisGD&TControl-Plan AuditingBottleneck MappingTooling AssessmentsCycle-Time ValidationQuality SystemsSupplier Hardware Inspection

Soft Skills

CoachingProblem SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

OEE EvaluationFishbone AnalysisRun-at-Rate Support

Certifications & Qualifications

Lean/Six Sigma CertificationDoD Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefenseAutomotivePrecision ManufacturingAS9100ISO9001Government Source Inspection

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate supplier manufacturing performance through onsite diagnostics of processes, equipment, tooling, flow, and quality systems
Execute readiness and capability assessments, including FAI reviews, PFMEA audits, SPC capability checks, cycle-time validation, bottleneck analysis, and Run-at-Rate support
Troubleshoot technical issues and identify root causes of quality escapes, yield issues, and production instability
Maintain supplier readiness documentation, capability data, RCCA evidence, and capacity models
Assist with corrective and preventive actions using 8D, 5-Why, and fishbone analysis
Coach supplier operators, technicians, and quality personnel on process discipline, standard work, and problem solving
Participate in program and operations reviews, reporting yield, stability, bottlenecks, and schedule risk
Support early performance plans and improved supplier work practices
Escalate technical issues, capacity constraints, and quality risks using operational and basic financial indicators
Follow EXIM requirements by Command Media
Support suppliers outside the United States in the Europe region
Travel to supplier facilities to perform assessments, validate processes, and drive supplier performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum five (5) years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum three (3) years' experience
Experience with manufacturing engineering, supplier quality, or a related technical role
Experience with PFMEA, SPC, capability analysis, GD&T, AS9100/ISO9001, FAI, APQP, statistical analysis, and/or supplier hardware inspection
U.S. citizenship
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance
Active and existing DoD Secret security clearance required after day 1
Experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, or other precision manufacturing environments preferred
Hands-on experience with tooling assessments, gage R&R, or control-plan auditing preferred
Exposure to capacity analysis, OEE evaluation, or bottleneck mapping preferred
Lean/Six Sigma training or certification preferred
Experience coaching supplier engineering or quality staff preferred
Experience supporting structured RCCA using 8D and 5-Why preferred
Knowledge of Government Source Inspection on Raytheon hardware preferred
Ability to travel up to 50% of time to supplier locations
Ability to reside and work from one of the 50 U.S. states, excluding U.S. territories

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available
Remote work primarily from home
Travel to supplier locations as needed