Principal Supplier Quality Specialist

RTX

. Lead supplier qualification, certification, assessment, monitoring, and development activities .

Posted 10/24/2026full-timeRemote • Minnesota • United StatesLead💰 $86,800 - $165,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supplier quality management, including supplier qualification, audits, and performance monitoring, while applying risk-based quality techniques such as PFMEA and SPC. Proven ability to lead corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives in compliance with industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supplier Quality ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisCorrective ActionContinuous ImprovementQuality Audits

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Hard Skills

Supplier QualificationSupplier AssessmentRoot Cause AnalysisCorrective ActionPreventive ActionPFMEAMSASPC8DRed-X

Soft Skills

CollaborationCoachingInfluencing

Tools & Technologies

Quality Management SystemsLean Six Sigma

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefenseManufacturingComplianceRisk Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead supplier qualification, certification, assessment, monitoring, and development activities
Monitor supplier quality performance, analyze quality data and trends, and identify systemic issues and improvement opportunities
Lead supplier escape management and complex quality issue resolution, including root cause analysis, containment, corrective action, and preventive action
Partner with suppliers and cross-functional teams to implement corrective and preventive actions using 8D and Red-X
Conduct or support supplier audits, assessments, source inspections, material release activities, Corrective Action Boards, and supplier quality reviews
Apply PFMEA, MSA, Process Flow, Control Plans, SPC, and other risk-based quality techniques
Evaluate supplier readiness and capability for work transfers, process changes, Resourcing Gates, and PPAP acceptance
Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Program Management, and other stakeholders to mitigate supplier risks
Influence and coach suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive sustainable improvements and strengthen supplier processes
Support supplier continuous improvement initiatives and quality programs while maintaining compliance with RTX policies, customer requirements, quality management systems, and industry standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience
Prior experience in supplier quality and development, including supplier qualification, supplier assessments, quality audits, supplier performance monitoring, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement
U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
Preferred: experience in aerospace and defense or another highly regulated manufacturing environment
Preferred: knowledge of APQP, PFMEA, MSA, Process Flow, Control Plans, SPC, and PPAP
Preferred: experience with supplier audits, assessments, qualification/certification, source inspection, or supplier performance management
Preferred: experience with 8D, Red-X, Root Cause Analysis, and Corrective/Preventive Action
Preferred: knowledge of Quality Management Systems, applicable quality regulations and standards, risk management, Lean Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies
Preferred: experience working directly with suppliers to improve quality, resolve complex issues, and improve process capability

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, including a 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
Flexible spending accounts
Employee Scholar Program
Paid time off and holidays
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs; payments are not guaranteed
Remote work primarily from home
Potential travel to site locations as needed