Supplier Development Principal Specialist (remote)

As a Supplier Development Engineer, you will have the responsibility to 1) Manage a portfolio of key suppliers to drive supplier improvement and achieve 100% OTD, Zero Defects and sustained performance, 2) set strategy for these suppliers and manage up to $80M in supplier spend 3) maintain 80% - 90% of spend in Performing, and less than 2% in Underperforming.

This individual requires frequent day travel to local suppliers (up to 70%) with occasional extended/overnight trips.  This individual is a remote position that must be focused in the Western US. Preferably Arizona or Southern California.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Execute Supplier Development Playbook at all assigned suppliers

• Create a 12month strategic improvement plan for each supplier

• Champion the shared supplier performance escalation process and coordinate cross functional SBU engagement (SOS/ Tiger Team)

• Drive delivery (including overdue reduction and buffer compliance) and quality improvement at each supplier by using diagnostic tools such as: Supplier Health Assessment (SHA), Supplier Readiness Assessment (SRA), Supplier Surveillance, Zero Defect Plan (ZDP), and other Collins CORE tools as needed

• Work with suppliers to create actions that will address gaps identified from utilization of the

• above tools

• Provide on-site support at suppliers, flexibility to travel, need to be at supplier sites

• Monitor supplier performance and apply countermeasures to manage supplier Sustainable Improvement Plan (SIP)

•  Provide leadership to drive supplier Gold / Performance + with suppliers

• Communicate supplier strategic plans and actions to address missed targets to Regional Manager, and to the Regional Leader as needed

• Eliminate any risks that will prevent suppliers from meeting performance targets, and escalate as needed

• Drive cross functional and BU engagement to remove roadblocks necessary to improve supplier performance

• Prepare supplier executive summaries and present at SBU critical supplier reviews

• Participate in or lead process improvement projects to streamline Regional Supplier Performance Operations

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of prior relevant experience OR Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience. In absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience is required.

• Must be a U.S. Person/Permanent Resident “Green Card” holder

• Must be willing and able to travel 50%-70% of the time (day & overnight)

• 5+ years of experience in Engineering/Manufacturing/Supply Chain or related area with a continued proven track record of performance achievement, and growth with increased level of responsibility in an operations environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain or other related field

• Experience in working with suppliers

• Experience developing suppliers and supplier relationships with knowledge of supply chain management in the Aerospace organization

• Project/program Management experience

• Leadership and communication experience across multiple disciplines

• Shop floor/operations knowledge for 3+ years

• LEAN/Continuous improvement experience for 3+ years

• Audit, PPAP, FAI, and special process knowledge and experience

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.

Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

• Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite.  Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).  An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. 

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

Some of our competitive benefits package includes: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes 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 coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection

• Birth, adoption, 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

•  And more! 

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

Note:

• Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.)

• Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.